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SOMERSET  HIGH  SCHOOL 


Jflemotrs 


Class  of  1942 


SOMERSET,  MASSACHUSETTS 


MR.  WILLIAM  A.  HART 
Teacher  of  English 
Librarian 

In  appreciation  for  all  your  efforts  to  make  our  library 
one  of  the  best,  in  recognition  of  your  constant  attempts  to  in¬ 
spire  us  to  use  better  English,  and  in  gratitude  for  your  friend¬ 
liness  to  all,  we  respectfully  dedicate  Memoirs  V  to  you,  Mr. 
William  A.  Hart. 


AUSTIN  J.  O’TOOLE 


Principal  of  Somerset  High  School 

“To  improve  the  golden  moment  of 
opportunity,  and  catch  the  good  that  is 
within  our  reach,  is  the  great  art  of  life/' 

— Johnson 


RUTH  B.  MASON 

Vice-Principal  of  Somerset  High  School 
Class  Advisor 

“She  is  calm  because  she  is  the  mistress  of 
her  subject, — the  secret  of  self-possession.” 

— Beaconsfield 


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SOMERSET  HIGH  SCHOOL 
Somerset  Centre,  Mass. 


Memoirs  V  Staff  -  - 1942 


EDITOR 

EUNICE  CHATTERTON 

ASSISTANT  EDITOR 

DOROTHY  GRANTHAM 


ASSOCIATE 

JAMES  AMARAL 
RUTH  BLANCHETTE 
EVELYN  BORDEN 
PEGGY  BUTTERWORTH 
ARLENE  CHATTERTON 
CLAIRE  CHACE 
SHELDON  CLARKSON 

BUSINESS 

EVERETT 

ASSISTANT 

ARNOLD  MYCOCK 
WALTER  FEIxAG 
AMORIN  REIS 


EDITORS 

WILLIAM  COOGAN 
GERALD  CURT 
VIRGINIA  DOYLE 
RICHARD  MOORE 
FLORENCE  SANBORN 
PAULINE  SYLVIA 
ROBERT  WORTON 

MANAGER 

BRADLEY 

MANAGERS 

LOUIS  DUPERE 
KENNETH  GRIME 
JAMES  O’NEILL 


SOMERSET 


HIGH  SCHOOL  FACULTY 


Foreword 


After  four  eventful  years,  we  have  arrived  at  the  momen¬ 
tous  period  that  seemed  so  distant  when  we  first  entered 
Somerset  High  School.  We  are  happy  to  be  graduating,  know¬ 
ing  that  we  are  now  at  the  crossroads  of  life,  but  we  regret  that 
we  must  leave  behind  the  friends  whose  comradeship  we  enjoyed. 
All  the  school  activities  and  social  affairs  we  shared  with  our 
teachers  and  schoolmates  will  always  be  regarded  as  pleasant 
memories. 

After  graduation,  some  will  seek  employment,  others  will 
enter  higher  institutions  of  learning,  but  wherever  we  go,  the 
memories  of  Somerset  High  School  will  always  be  dear. 

Memoirs  V  has  been  written  in  an  endeavor  to  catch  the 
many  phases  of  the  everyday  school  life  and  to  reflect  them 
from  its  pages.  The  class  history  and  prophecy,  the  reports 
of  activities,  the  summary  of  athletics,  together  with  the  word 
pictures  of  the  graduates  of  1942,  indicate  the  actual  life  and 
influences  at  Somerset  High  School.  We  regret  that  war  con¬ 
ditions  make  it  impossible  to  include  more  group  pictures  of 
club  activities. 

If  this  little  book  helps  any  graduate  to  happy  reflections 
in  future  years,  provides  any  inspiration  for  the  classes  to 
follow,  and  leads  any  individual  another  step  forward  on  the 
high  road  of  gainful  scholastic  life  or  purposeful  living,  those 
who  have  cooperated  freely  in  producing  this  book  will  be  well 
repaid  for  their  time  and  effort. 


Class  of  1942 


OFFICERS 


President 
Vice  President 
Secretary 
Treasurer 
Girl  Councilor 
Boy  Councilor 


Sheldon  I.  Clarkson 
,  .  .  Ruth  Blanchette 

.  Helen  Lee 

.  Amorin  Reis 

.  Theresa  Cun 

.  . .  Kenneth  Grime 


Fast  as  the  rolling  seasons  bring 

The  hour  of  fate  to  those  we  love, 

Each  pearl  that  leaves  the  broken  string 
Is  set  in  Friendship’s  crown  above. 

As  narrower  grows  the  earthly  chain, 

The  circle  widens  in  the  sky; 

These  are  our  treasures  that  remain, 

But  those  are  stars  that  beam  on  high. 


- — Holmes. 


“Practice  is  the  best  of  all  instructors.” 

JAMES  PACHECO  AMARAL 

“Jimmy”  has  become  the  piano  maestro  at  Somer¬ 
set  High  School.  Coming  from  the  South  School, 
he  enrolled  in  the  commercial  course.  He  has  been 
in  the  orchestra  for  four  years,  first  playing  the 
piano,  the  bass  viol,  and  then  the  trumpet.  “Jimmy” 
is  very  much  interested  in  music,  having  his  own 
orchestra,  and  he  has  composed  the  accompaniment 
to  several  promising  songs.  Among  “Jim’s”  other 
interests  is  aeronautics,  in  which  he,  with  some  of 
his  friends,  is  taking  a  special  course.  No  matter 
which  way  you  turn,  “Jim”,  we  are  sure  you  will 
be  a  success,  so  more  power  to  you  and  “keep  ’em 
flying.” 


“Of  a  gentle  nature,  of  a  pleasant  way.” 

RUTH  LILLIAN  BLANCHETTE  “Ruthie” 

Ruch  is  one  member  of  our  class  who  rates  high 
in  constancy.  She  is  well-liked  for  her  good  nature 
and  pleasing  personality.  “Ruthie”  has  been  in¬ 
terested  in  Girls’  Basketball,  playing  in  several 
intramural  games.  During  her  Senior  year,  she  was 
president  of  the  Library  Associates,  vice  president 
of  the  class  and  a  member  of  the  Student  Council. 
Her  helpful,  dependable  ways  have  brought  her 
ahead,  for  this  year  she  was  named  one  of  the 
associate  editors  of  Memoirs  V.  “Ruthie”  hopes  to 
continue  her  studies  at  Framingham  State  Teachers’ 
College.  We  are  confident  that  “Ruthie’s”  de¬ 
pendability  will  carry  her  far,  and  that  she  will 
reach  success  in  future  years. 


“Indeed,  she  was  a  merry  lass.” 

EVELYN  LOUISE  BORDEN 

One  of  the  gayest  members  of  the  Class  of  ’42  is 
Evelyn,  who  always  greets  her  friends  with  a  cheer¬ 
ful  smile.  She  came  to  us  from  the  Pottersville 
Grammar  School,  and  during  her  four  years  she  has 
fol’owed  the  commercial  course.  She  has  been  an 
active  member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  and  in  her 
Senior  year,  was  elected  president  of  the  organiza¬ 
tion.  She  has  given  excellent  cooperation  in  the 
clerical  work  of  the  school  office.  She  plans  to  enter 
the  secretarial  field,  and  with  her  excellent  ability 
for  typewriting  and  shorthand,  we  know  she  will  not 
disappoint  us  in  the  future. 


“Her  voice  was  ever  soft ,  gentle,  and  low.” 

IRENE  A.  BOUTIN 

Irene,  a  happy  little  lass,  came  to  us  from  the 
Village  School.  She  is  a  dependable  person,  always 
willing  to  lend  a  hand  to  anyone  in  need  of  help. 
Because  of  the  pleasing  mannerisms  which  she  dis¬ 
plays,  she  has  acquired  a  host  of  friends.  She  is  a 
member  of  the  Commercial  Club  and  is  a  star  typist. 
In  the  near  future,  Irene  hopes  to  take  a  Civil 
Service  Examination,  wishing  to  give  all  her  effort 
in  helping  to  make  America  free.  Good  luck  to  you, 
Irene. 


“The  secret  of  success  is  constancy  of  purpose  ” 

EVERETT  BAKER  BRADLEY 

“Brad”  came  from  the  Pottersville  School,  and 
was  one  of  the  athletic  members  of  the  class.  He 
won  letters  in  baseball  in  his  Sophomore,  Junior 
and  Senior  years.  “Brad”  received  a  letter  in 
basketball  in  his  third  year  and  was  captain  of  the 
team  as  a  Senior.  He  also  received  two  letters  in 
football.  He  was  treasurer  of  his  class  in  his  Fresh¬ 
man  and  Sophomore  years,  president  in  his  Junior 
year,  and  treasurer  of  the  Student  Association  in 
his  Senior  year.  “Brad”  was  a  charter  member  of 
the  Dramatic  Club  and  president  of  that  club  in  his 
Senior  year.  Everett  followed  the  cohege  course 
throughout  his  four  years  and  is  entering  the  en¬ 
gineering  field. 


“The  way  of  Transgressors  is  hard.” 

HERBERT  HAROLD  BRIDGE  “Hector”  or  “Foo” 
“Hector’s”  pleasant  manner  and  amicable  charac¬ 
ter  have  won  the  admiration  of  all  his  classmates. 
He  played  three  years  of  varsity  football,  always 
plugging  for  the  team.  He  also  won  fame  as  one  of 
the  builders  of  the  prize-winning  float  during  the 
Sesquicentennial.  We  like  to  think  of  him  as  an 
authority  on  the  processes  of  woodworking  and 
lathe  operation.  His  recent  feminine  interest  has 
been  a  pleasant  surprise  as  he  seemed  rather  shy 
at  the  beginning  of  his  high  school  career.  One  of 
his  distinctions  was  that  of  being  an  official  chauffeur 
on  the  school  office  staff.  We  are  certain  that  Uncle 
Sam  is  awaiting  him  for  the  vital  war  industries. 
Good  luck  to  you,  “Foo.” 


“ Good  humor  is  the  health  of  the  soul.” 

DOROTHY  BROWN  “Dot” 

Dorothy  is  that  member  of  our  class  who  always 
takes  life  easy,  yet  comes  out  in  front.  She  came 
from  the  South  School,  where  she  had  been  a  promi¬ 
nent  member  of  her  class.  “Dot”  has  always 
offered  a  willing  hand  whenever  possible  during  her 
four  years  in  Somerset  High  School.  She  is  a 
member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  having  followed 
the  commercial  curriculum.  During  the  past  year, 
she  has  been  an  office  clerk.  Although  she  is  un¬ 
certain  what  she  will  do  next  year,  whatever  her 
choice,  we  know  that  she  will  not  disappoint  us  in 
our  hopes  concerning  her  future. 


“My  heart  is  like  a  singing  bird.” 

MARGARET  BUTTERWORTH 
“Peggy”,  “Peg”  or  “Margot” 

“Peggy”,  that  popular  young  Miss,  began  her 
studies  here  at  S.  H.  S.  in  her  Senior  year.  With 
her  pleasing  smile,  as  well  as  her  captivating  voice, 
she  captured  the  admiration  of  her  classmates  im¬ 
mediately.  “Peggy”  became  a  member  of  the 
Dramatic  Club,  and  the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  and  in  the 
latter  part  of  the  year  was  named  Associate  Editor 
of  the  Yearbook.  Her  interests  are  so  diversified  as 
to  include  swing  music,  dancing,  and  of  a  more 
serious  nature,  oratory.  It  is  in  this  field  of  oratori¬ 
cal  work  that  “Peggy”  will  continue  her  studies. 
With  such  skill  as  she  already  possesses,  we  have 
no  doubt  of  her  success  in  later  years. 


“Uncle  Sam,  you  can  count  on  me.” 

RAUL  CAMARA,  JR.  “Rollie” 

“Rollie”,  in  his  freshman  year  at  high  school  was 
often  seen  but  never  heard.  He  has  been  an  active 
member  of  the  football  team  and  has  always  given 
fine  cooperation  to  Coach  Spokesfield.  Recently  he 
has  joined  the  Dramatic  Club  and  being  the  George 
Raft  type  he  is  slated  for  an  important  part  on 
Dramatic  night.  “Rollie”  is  usually  seen  at  most 
of  the  socials  where  he  always  has  a  good  time.  He 
has  been  a  worthy  member  of  our  school  and  is 
well  known  for  his  politeness.  At  present,  Raul  is 
interested  in  the  Marines.  Best  wishes  to  you,  Raul, 
a:  d  we  hope  that  some  day  it  will  be  Major  General 
Camara.  We  are  safe  with  men  like  you. 


“ Those  who  are  faithful  to  themselves  find 

happiness.” 

CLAIRE  CHACE 

Claire’s  ready  smile  and  charming  personality 
have  helped  to  make  her  a  class  favorite.  A  grad¬ 
uate  of  the  Pottersville  Grammar  School,  Claire’b 
four  years  at  Somerset  High  School  were  both  active 
and  successful.  During  her  Senior  year  she  was 
elected  vice  president  of  the  Girls'  Glee  Club  and 
treasurer  of  the  Commercial  Club.  Claire  has 
followed  the  commercial  course  and  hopes  to  secure 
a  position  as  a  private  secretary  upon  graduation. 
With  her  cheerful  manner  you  can  always  hear  her 
say,  “Hi,  Old  C-irl”  when  her  many  friends  approach 
her.  We  are  sure  that  whatever  Claire  does  in 
future  years,  she  will  be  successful  and  much  in 
demand.  We  wish  you  all  the  luck  in  the  world, 
“Old  Girl.” 


“Ye  have  many  strings  to  your  how.” 

ARLENE  BROWN  CHATTERTON 
Coming  to  us  from  the  South  School,  Arlene  has 
followed  the  college  course  for  four  years.  She  has 
been  an  honor  student,  and  is  particularly  interested 
in  biology  and  chemistry.  She  served  as  a  member 
of  the  Student  Council  in  her  Freshman  year,  and 
in  her  Senior  year,  became  a  member  of  the  Round 
Table,  Secretary-Treasurer  of  the  Science  Club,  and 
was  appointed  one  of  the  Associate  Editors  of  the 
Yearbook.  Arlene  is  greatly  interested  in  muic  and 
has  taken  it  up  as  a  hobby.  She  has  played  the 
cel’o  in  the  school  orchestra  for  rour  years,  and  in 
her  proficiency  as  a  cellist,  we  see  real  accomolish- 
ment  as  a  musician.  With  your  ability  and  ambition, 
Arlene,  we  are  certain  that  you  will  be  successful  in 
the  line  of  work  you  choose. 


“A  gay,  serene .  spirit  is  the  source  of  all  that 
is  nohle  and  good.” 

EUNICE  BARTOW  CHATTERTON 
Eunice,  an  outstanding  member  of  our  class,  came 
to  us  from  the  South  School.  Because  of  her 
pleasant  personality  and  good  humor,  she  has 
endeared  herself  to  her  classmates.  Her  hobbies 
are  swimming  and  tennis.  Having  followed  the 
college  course  successfullv  for  four  years,  she  has 
also  been  a  violinist  in  the  schoo’  orchestra,  and  a 
charter  member  of  the  Camera  Club,  which  later 
became  the  Science  Club.  Her  ability  to  write, 
together  with  her  knowledge  oF  English  grammar, 
won  for  her  the  editorship  of  Memoirs  V.  Eunice 
plans  to  fulfill  her  life-long  ambition  to  be  a  teacher 
by  entering  Bridgewater  State  Teachers’  College  in 
September. 


“Deeds,  not  words,  make  the  man.” 

SHELDON  IRVING  CLARKSON 
Sheldon,  a  fellow  with  an  unforgettable  personality, 
came  to  Somerset  High  from  the  Pottersville  School. 
He  is  one  of  the  most  popular  boys  of  the  Senior 
class,  and  his  cheerful  manner  has  won  him  many 
friends.  As  a  Freshman,  he  was  a  member  of  the 
Student  Council  and  this  year  was  elected  president 
of  the  Senior  class.  Among  Sheldon’s  hobbies  is 
sports.  In  his  Tunior  year  he  was  assistant  manager 
of  the  baseball  team  and  this  year  has  been  manager. 
He  also  belonged  to  the  Dramatic  Club,  and  was 
president  of  the  Round  Table.  Sheldon  has  followed 
the  cohege  course  and  is  interested  in  becoming  a 
radio  announcer.  Now,  after  four  successful  years 
at  Somerset  High,  he  is  preparing  to  enter  Brown. 
Good  luck  and  best  wishes  to  a  studious  worker. 


“ Great  things  from  small  beginnings  grow.” 

WILLIAM  EDWARD  COOGAN  “Bill”  or  “Satchel” 

“Bill”  is  one  of  the  wittiest  members  of  the  school, 
and  known  by  ai.  as  the  life  of  the  class.  “Bill” 
always  enjoys  a  goc  1  joke,  and  his  booming  laughter 
is  well-known  to  his  classmates  as  well  as  being  the 
bane  of  his  teachers.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Glee  Club,  Dramatic  Club,  and  has  contributed  his 
share  to  dance  and  social  committees.  He  has 
played  football  and  basketball,  and  is  a  sports 
enthusiast.  Although  he  is  seldom  serious  about 
school  work,  “Bill”  wants  to  be  a  chemist,  and  he 
plans  to  study  at  Brown  University.  We  are  sure 
that  he  will  reach  his  objective  and  that  his  quick 
wit  will  bring  him  success. 


“Take  short  views,  hope  for  the  best,  and  trust 
in  God” 

EDWARD  J.  CRONAN  “Eddie” 

“Eddie”  came  to  us  from  the  Village  School.  He 
is  well-known  for  his  remarkable  record  of 
legitimately  evading  classes  and  his  good  natured- 
ness.  He  has  already  chosen  his  vocation  for  he 
hopes  to  be  an  expert  mechanic.  In  addition  to  his 
regular  work,  “Ed”  completed  a  special  corres¬ 
pondence  in  mechanics  with  an  excellent  rating. 
The  dilapidated  automobile  upon  which  he  labored 
has  never  started,  but  “Ed”  vows  he  will  have  it  in 
operation  before  the  war  is  over.  It  seems  that  his 
career  as  a  “grease  monkey”  is  inevitable,  so  we 
wish  him  all  the  success  in  the  world. 


“Work  is  the  father  of  fame/’ 

GERALD  HENRY'  CURT  “Jerry” 

“Jerry,”  because  of  his  unusual  wit  and  good 
humor,  has  been  a  favorite  with  his  classmates. 
Having  completed  his  Freshman  year  here,  he  spent 
two  years  at  Durfee,  after  which  he  returned  to 
Somerset  as  a  Senior  to  finish  his  studies.  He  has 
often  expressed  his  joy  in  returning  to  his  original 
school.  Although  athletically  inclined,  “Jerry”  has 
not  majored  in  any  one  sport  trying  his  best  at  all 
times  and  in  all  ways.  A  happy-go-lucky  lad, 
“Jerry”  has  often  been  the  emerging  point  of  new 
fads  or  beneficial  suggestions.  Automobiles  and 
their  “works”  are  “Jerry’s”  main  interests  and  it 
seems  that  he  would  like  to  make  them  his  life’s 
work.  We  know  he  will  be  successful.  Lots  of 
luck,  “Jerry.” 


“A  merry  heart  maketh  a  cheerful  counte¬ 


nance.  ' 


THERESA  BEATRICE  CURT  “Terry” 

Theresa  has  spent  four  years  at  Somerset  High 
School,  always  with  a  smile  for  everyone.  She  has 
been  one  .of  the  Library  Associates,  a  member  of 
the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  and  this  year  was  elected  as 
Girl  Councilor  of  the  Senior  class.  “Terry”,  as  she 
is  known  to  her  intimate  friends,  has  shown  a 
decided  talent  for  piano  playing.  Although  her 
future  is  uncertain,  we  are  sure  she  will  not  dis¬ 
appoint  us  in  the  years  to  come.  The  best  of  luck 
to  you,  “Terry”. 


“ And  what  he  greatly  thought,  he  nobly  dared 
CHARLES  EDWARD  DEMERS 
“Charlie”  or  “Chuck” 

“Charlie”  is  the  youngest  graduate  of  our  class. 
He  has  a  pleasing  personality,  is  good  natured,  and 
has  an  enviable  rating  with  all  teachers,  probably 
due  to  his  fine  qualities.  He  has  been  a  member  of 
the  football  team  for  two  years  and  has  also  starred 
in  intramural  basketball.  He  is  an  industrious 
fellow  who  spends  his  evenings  working  in  a  bowl¬ 
ing  alley.  Because  of  the  present  situation,  he  hopes 
to  join  some  part  of  the  service,  and  we  wish  him  a 
lot  of  luck. 


‘‘The  mildest  manners,  the  gentlest  heart.” 

MARION  ELIZABETH  DOUCETTE 
Marion,  because  of  her  pleasing  personality  and 
pleasant  smile,  has  made  many  friends  at  Somerset 
High  School.  During  her  first  two  years,  she  was 
enrolled  in  the  college  course,  but  upon  entering  her 
Junior  year,  she  changed  to  the  commercial  course. 
Marion  has  taken  part  in  the  Camera,  Dramatic,  and 
Commercial  Clubs.  She  has  been  an  active  member 
of  the  Library  Associates,  this  year  being  elected 
treasurer.  Among  Marion’s  interests  is  music  of 
which  she  has  given  us  a  great  display.  She  has 
been  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  this  year 
being  elected  president,  and  a  member  of  the 
orchestra,  playing  both  the  piano  and  the  bass  viol. 
Keep  up  the  good  work,  Marion,  and  may  you  reach 
the  success  that  should  be  yours. 


“She  walks  in  beauty  like  the  night  of  cloudless 
climes.” 

VIRGINIA  CLAIRE  DOYLE  “Gin”  or  “Gini” 

“Gin,”  one  of  the  best  looking  girls  of  our  class, 
has  been  a  very  active  member  during  her  four 
years  at  SHS.  She  was  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee 
Club,  a  member  of  the  Dramatic  Club  and  a  Library 
Associate.  In  addition,  she  was  vice  president  of 
her  class  m  her  Junior  year,  and  a  member  of  the 
Student  Council.  “Gin”  was  also  interested  in  sports 
and  dancing.  “Gini’s”  ambition  has  long  been  to 
enter  the  nursing  profession,  but  no  matter  what 
profession  may  be  her  choice,  we  wish  her  success  in 
whatever  field  she  may  choose  to  continue  her  life 
work. 


“No  endeavor  is  in  vain.” 

LOUIS  COLLIN  DUPERE  “Louie” 

“Louie”  is  interested  in  mechanics  and  woodwork¬ 
ing.  Somerset  High  School  will  remember  him  as  a 
builder  of  their  prize-winning  battleship,  the 
“Constitution”,  during  the  Somerset  Sesquicentennial 
Celebration.  He  is  fond  of  sports,  and  has  been 
Football  Manager  of  the  team.  “Louie's”  smile  is 
very  captivating.  He  has  contributed  much  toward 
the  Welfare  of  the  school,  being  one  of  Mr.  O’Toole’s 
special  assistants.  “Louie”  is  also  interested  in  the 
Marines.  Whether  he  is  on  land,  on  the  sea,  or  in 
the  air,  we  know  he  will  come  out  on  top.  The  best 
of  luck  to  you,  Louis,  may  your  future  always  be 
bright.  ■» 


“ Wisdom  is  better  than  rubies.* ’ 

WALTER  STANLEY  FELAG 

Walter  is  one  of  the  industrious  members  of  our 
class.  He  came  to  us  from  the  Pottersville  School 
and  has  followed  the  commercial  course  for  four 
years.  Because  he  is  studious  and  always  follows 
through  whatever  he  has  started,  he  is  bound  to 
succeed  at  Bryant  College  which  he  plans  to  attend 
next  year.  Walter  has  taken  an  active  part  in  sports 
and  has  been  present  at  most  of  the  games.  This 
year  he  was  an  interesting  debator  of  the  Round 
Table.  His  pleasing  personality,  and  his  willingness 
to  help  others  has  won  him  many  friends.  Good 
luck,  Walter,  and  keep  up  the  excellent  work. 


“Few  things  are  impossible  to  dilligence  and 
skill.” 

DOROTHY  GRANTHAM  “Dot” 

“Dot”  came  to  Somerset  High  School  in  her  Junior 
year  from  Durfee  High  School,  and  we  are  certainly 
glad  that  she  entered  our  class.  Since  then  she  has 
been  elected  as  a  member  of  the  Library  Associates, 
is  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  and  plays  the 
xylophone  in  the  school  orchestra.  In  her  Senior 
year,  “Dot”  was  an  office  clerk  and  was  named  as 
the  assistant  editor  of  the  Yearbook.  She  has  been 
an  honor  student  at  both  Somerset  and  Durfee  High 
Schools.  “Dot’s”  interests  lie  in  the  commercial 
field  and  we  know  that  her  work  at  high  school  has 
not  been  in  vain;  her  sunny  disposition  and  character 
will  carry  her  to  the  top. 


“A  good  heart  is  better  than  all  the  heads  in 
the  world.* * 

KENNETH  CHARLES  GRIME  “Kenny” 

“Kenny,”  one  of  the  quieter  members  of  the  class, 
came  from  the  Pottersville  Grammar  School.  He 
was  interested  in  sports  throughout  his  four  years. 
Pie  won  a  letter  in  baseball  in  his  Junior  year,  and 
really  came  into  his  own  as  a  Senior  when  he  was 
a  regular  on  the  football,  basketball,  and  baseball 
teams.  As  a  Senior,  “Kenny”  was  elected  one  of 
the  class  councilors.  “Kenny”  followed  the  com¬ 
mercial  course,  and  although  he  has  no  immediate 
plans  for  the  future,  we  certainly  wish  him  all  the 
luck  in  the  world. 


“She  was  a  form  of  life  and  light.” 

HELEN  LEE 

Helen  is  the  quiet  member  of  our  class.  Although 
little  is  heard  from  Helen  during  school  hours,  she 
has  been  active  in  many  extra-curricular  activities. 
For  four  years,  she  has  been  secretary  of  her  class. 
This  year,  Helen  is  the  treasurer  of  the  Girls’  Glee 
Club.  As  yet,  Helen’s  plans  for  the  future  are  quite 
indefinite,  but  we  know  that  she  will  do  well  the 
task  which  she  sets  out  to  accomplish.  We  are 
wishing  her  good  luck  on  the  bumpy  road  of  life. 


“An  honest  man  is  the  noblest  work  of  God.” 

ARTHUR  STANDLEY  MARSDEN  “Art” 

“Art”  is  one  of  the  quiet,  good-natured  members 
of  our  class.  He  came  to  us  from  the  Pottersville 
School  and  has  followed  the  general  course  for  four 
years.  He  has  been  the  assistant  manager  and  the 
manager  of  the  basketball  team  in  previous  years. 
He  is  well  known  for  his  frankness  and  honesty. 
“Art”  has  prospects  of  becoming  a  machinist,  and  he 
intends  to  further  his  knowledge  so  that  he  may 
become  an  expert.  He  spends  his  after  school  hours 
and  summers  working,  and  it  is  said  that  he  is  a 
very  energetic  person.  We  wish  you  lots  of  luck, 
“Art.” 


“Deep  in  thought,  word,  and  deed.” 

ALMA  THEODORA  MERRILL  “Teddy” 

A  quiet  and  cheerful  young  Miss  is  Alma,  who 
came  to  SHS  from  the  Pottersville  Grammar  School. 
During  her  four  years  at  Somerset  High  School  she 
has  been  a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club,  and  for 
three  years  a  faithful  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee 
Club.  After  graduation,  Alma  plans  to  enter  the 
nursing  profession,  and  with  the  training  which  she 
has  already  in  that  line,  we  know  that  she  will  be 
a  success.  We  are  sure  she  will  have  many  patients 
who  will  appreciate  her  many  fine  qualities. 


“My  talents  run  in  many  directions.” 

RICHARD  THOMAS  MOORE  “Dick” 

“Dick  came  to  us  from  the  Pottersville  School. 
He  has  followed  the  college  course  for  four  years, 
and  has  been  particularly  successful  in  mathematics 
and  the  sciences.  To  every  science  teacher  we  have 
had,  he  has  been  a  right  hand  man.  “Dick”  was  a 
charter  member  of  the  Camera  Club  which  has 
developed  into  the  Science  Club  of  which  he  was  the 
president  this  year.  He  has  worked  faithfully  in 
the  interests  of  the  school  and  has  given  many 
school  hours  in  the  Visual  Education  department. 
“Dick”  has  also  been  a  great  debator  in  the  Round 
Table.  Although  he  does  not  know  definitely  what 
he  will  do  next  year,  he  has  a  decided  leaning  toward 
furthering  his  knowledge  in  aeronautics  so  as  to 
enter  the  armed  forces  of  the  United  States.  Thank 
you  for  your  cooperation,  Dick,  and  good  luck  to 
you. 


“A  man  is  known  by  the  character  of  his 
conversation. 

ARNOLD  MYCOCK  “Mike” 

Arnold,  better  known  to  his  classmates  as  “Mike”, 
is  one  of  those  individuals  you  like  and  admire. 
“Mike”  is  good-looking,  good-natured,  friendly,  and 
always  ready  v/ith  a  helping  hand.  He  was  the 
choice  of  the  1942  football  squad  for  its  co-captain; 
he  also  played  basketball  and  baseball  successfully. 
In  his  Senior  year,  he  was  chosen  as  one  of  the 
assistant  managers  for  Memoirs  V.  Although 
“Mike’s”  future  does  not  lie  in  the  athletic  field,  we 
feel  sure  that  the  same  proficiency  that  made  him 
so  well-liked  at  Somerset  High,  will  make  his  success 
inevitable.  Best  of  everything  to  a  nice  boy. 


“Wise  to  resolve  and  patient  to  perform.” 

JAMES  PATRICK  O’NEIL 

“Jimmy,”  who  seems  to  be  a  quiet  fellow,  is  really 
quite  versatile  when  you  know  him,  and  can  always 
be  found  where  there  is  a  crowd.  His  favorite  hobby 
is  photography,  at  which  he  has  made  quite  a  bit 
of  progress.  Jimmy,  who  has  followed  the  general 
course  for  the  last  four  years,  has  proved  himself  a 
studious  lad.  He  i  also  a  born  conversationalist  - 
have  you  ever  considered  salesmanship  for  a  career, 
Jim?  Among  the  teachers  he  is  known  as  a  per  "'eat 
gentleman.  No  matter  what  you  choose  as  your 
profession,  be  it  photography  or  salesmanship,  you 
can  bank  on  your  class  to  uphold  you  and  wish  you 
lots  of  success. 


“ Nothing  is  impossible  to  a  willing  heart.” 

MARGARET  O’NEIL  “Peggy” 

“Peggy”  is  one  of  the  most  popular  and  carefree 
girls  of  our  class.  She  is  very  fond  of  sports,  being 
most  outstanding  in  basketball  and  bowling.  Her 
cheerful  smile  and  friendly  mannerisms  have  made 
her  a  favorite  among  her  friends  and  classmates 
alike.  “Peggy”  is  an  ardent  admirer  of  the  famous 
swing  bands  and  has  rarely  missed  a  school  dance 
during  her  four  years  in  high  school.  Although  she 
is  undecided  about  her  future,  we  are  sure  that  she 
will  succeed  in  the  work  which  she  chooses. 


“Speech  is  silver ;  silence  golden.” 

CHARLES  EMULOUS  PIERCE  “Charlie” 

“Charlie”  is  a  quiet  reserved  chap  who  has  been 
with  us  for  four  years  after  graduating  from  the 
Village  School.  He  has  gone  through  the  general 
course  and  his  teachers  speak  highly  of  him 
Although  he  never  set  the  classroom  on  fire,  he  has 
moved  steadily  forward  toward  his  goal.  “Charlie,” 
with  a  few  others  from  the  Occupational  class,  took 
an  old  car  and  allegedly  made  it  run,  but  Dupere 
denies  this.  “Charlie”  plans  to  be  in  the  army  next 
year,  but  whatever  he  does,  we  know  he’ll  get  along 
very  well.  We’re  going  to  miss  that  grand  grin. 


“What  is  life  hut  joyf” 

ARTHUR  M.  QUENTAL  “Art” 

“Art”  is  one  of  the  wittiest  and  most  agreeable  of 
his  class.  He  is  an  expert  gloom  chaser,  always 
ready  to  lend  a  helping  hand  whenever  possible. 
“Art”  graduated  from  the  South  School  and  came 
to  Somerset  High,  ready  for  anvthing  it  might  offer. 
Following  the  commercial  course,  he  has  been  a 
bright  and  promising  student.  “Art’s”  favorite  sport 
is  bowling,  and  he  can  give  anybody  “a  run  for 
their  money.”  He  hasn’t  decided  on  any  particular 
field,  but  is  going  to  try  for  the  Marines  or  Air 
Corps.  If  Uncle  Sam  doesn’t  need  him,  he  will  enter 
the  business  world.  Lots  of  luck  and  success,  “Art”, 
in  arything  you  may  do. 


“ Laugh  and  the  world  laughs  with  you.” 


JOHN  RAPOZA 

The  above  quotation  seems  to  be  the  motto  of  this 
young  man  from  the  South  School.  If  you  don't 
know  him,  it’s  time  you  did  for  he  is  full  of  fun, 
and  as  a  result  is  popular  with  both  his  friends  and 
his  teachers.  John’s  passion  for  a  great  vocabulary 
has  made  him  a  walking  dictionary,  much  to  every¬ 
one’s  delight.  In  a  few  cases  he  has  coined  special 
phrases  to  suit  the  need.  It  is  rumored  that  his 
“retail  business’’  went  into  bankruptcy,  but  he  says 
Mr.  Eagan  will  explain  that  to  the  incredulous.  Well, 
keep  up  the  good  work,  John,  we’re  interested  to 
see  what  becomes  of  people  like  you — it’s  usually 
something  good. 


“A  good  reputation  is  better  than  all  the  money 

in  the  world.” 

AMORIN  REIS  “Pete” 

“Pete”  is  a  very  jovial  fellow  who  came  from  the 
South  School.  He  has  earned  a  fine  reputation 
among  pupils  and  teachers  because  of  his  courtesy 
and  gentle  manner  and  is  well-liked  by  all.  “Pete’s” 
classmates  showed  their  confidence  in  his  monetary 
ability  by  electing  him  class  treasurer  in  his  Junior 
and  Senior  years.  Miss  Mason  declares  he  is  the 
best  treasurer  in  recent  years.  “Pete”  played  intra¬ 
mural  sports  throughout  his  four  years  and  was  an 
aggressive  player.  He  was  treasurer  of  the  Round 
Table  in  his  last  year.  Amorin  followed  the  com¬ 
mercial  course,  and  we  are  sure  he  will  succeed  in 
his  ambition  to  become  operator  of  a  small  retail 
business. 


“Be  glad  and  your  friends  are  many.” 

ROBERT  ROGERS  “Bobby” 

One  member  of  our  class  who  was  always  ready 
to  lend  a  helping  hand  is  Robert  Rogers.  He  came 
to  us  rrom  the  Village  School  and  has  been  struggling 
v/ith  us  ever  since.  His  on’y  weakness  was  his  dis¬ 
like  for  Physical  Education.  “Bobby”  has  followed 
a  general  curriculum,  but  his  talents  in  freehand 
drawing  indicate  he  may  enter  the  field  of  Art. 
/  fter  graduation  we  know  that  we  shal1  hear  from 
him  a;_d  we  are  sure  the  news  will  be  good. 


“A  happy  heart  that  no  philosophy  can  lift.” 

FLORENCE  SANBORN  “Flossy” 

“Flossy,”  a  very  charming  young  lady,  came  to  us 
from  the  Pottersville  School.  For  the  past  two  years 
she  has  followed  the  commercial  course  and  has  been 
a  member  of  the  Commercial  Club.  She  was  also  a 
member  of  the  Dramatic  Club  and  served  as  vice- 
president  of  the  Student  Association  during  her 
Junior  year.  She  is  an  outstanding  art  student,  and 
last  year  she  presented  one  of  her  fine  paintings  to 
the  school.  It  can  now  be  seen  in  our  library. 
“Flossy’s”  hobbies  are  art  and  music.  She  plans  to 
enter  the  Rhode  Island  School  of  Design  after 
graduation,  and  we  know  that  she  will  be  a  great 
success  as  an  artist. 


“A  smile  for  each,  a  friend  to  all.” 

JUNE  FRANCES  SNYDER  “Sneezy” 

June  is  one  of  the  most  athletic  girls  in  the  Senior 
class.  She  first  attained  recognition  while  still  in 
grammar  school,  competing  with  members  of  other 
schools.  Although  June  is  the  quiet  type,  she  has 
been  an  active  member  of  the  Senior  class  by  helping 
to  raise  the  class  fund.  Her  pleasing  personality 
and  sunny  smile  is  well  known  about  the  school 
building.  June  hopes  to  obtain  a  position  as  a  sales 
clerk  in  a  store  next  year.  We  wish  you  much 
success  in  your  work,  June. 


Serene  of  mind,  cheerful  of  heart,  pleasant 
withal.” 

PAULINE  MARIE  SYLVIA  “Polly” 

“Polly”  has  two  talents  from  which  to  decide  her 
future  career — art  and  voice.  As  a  Freshman  she 
entered  the  art  class  and  proved  her  ability  as  an 
artist.  That  same  year  she  became  a  member  of 
the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  ar.d  because  of  her  talent  for 
music,  she  has  held  a  place  in  the  chorus  throughout 
her  four  years  at  SHS.  In  her  Senior  year,  she  was 
elected  editor  of  the  SHS  Newspaper.  “Polly”  really 
wants  to  become  a  singer,  and  we  know  that  her 
pleasing  personality  as  wed  as  her  voice  will  bring 
her  ahead.  We’ll  be  listening  in,  “Polly.” 


“In  silence,  I  climbed  to  the  top.” 


ROBERT  ALLEN  WORTON  “Tot” 

“Tot”  came  to  Somerset  High  from  Pottersville 
School  and  has  been  active  in  athletics  as  well  as 
being  a  top  ranking  student.  He  is  noted  for  his 
personality  and  calmness,  and  always  has  a  smile 
for  everyone.  “Tot”  was  a  letterman  in  football  this 
year,  but  his  basketball  achievements  are  looked  on 
with  amazement.  He  is  president  of  the  S.  A.  A. 
and  has  been  an  able  leader.  “Tot’s”  hobby  is  sports, 
and  from  all  appearances  he  is  very  interested  in  his 
hobby.  Dartmouth  College  has  already  accepted 
“Tot,”  and,  if  Uncle  Sam  doesn’t  get  there  first,  he 
will  do  his  studying  in  the  hills  of  New  Hampshire. 
Best  of  luck  to  you. 


SCHOOL  MOTTO 

“CARPE  DIEM' 

SEIZE  THE  OPPORTUNITY 


VICTORY  SONG 


(Dedicated  to  all  men  who  have  worn  the  Blue  and  White) 

The  Blue  and  White  forever 
Honor-honor  to  those  who 
Carry  on — marching  on 
Onward  to  victoiy! 

We’ll  fight  on  for  Somerset 
Proudly-carry  her  banner  high 
In  defeat  or  triumph  sweet, 

Her  name  will  never  die. 

The  Blue  and  White  forever 

Fight!  Fight!  Fight  for  the  Blue  and  White 

To  the  end,  we  will  bend 

ON  TO  VICTORY. 


(Tune:  “The  Ranger’s  Song) 


CLASS 

WHO’S  WHO 

msmz 

BOY 

GIRL 

DID  MOST  FOR  S.  H. 

S.  Everett  Bradley 

Evelyn  Borden 

DID  MOST  FOR  CLASS 

OF  1942  Sheldon  Clarkson 

Ruth  Blanchette 

MOST  LIKELY  TO  SUCCEED  Sheldon  Clarkson 

Dorothy  Grantham 

MOST  BRILLIANT 

Walter  Felag 

Dorothy  Grantham 

MOST  STUDIOUS 

Walter  Felag 

Arlene  Chatterton 

MOST  POPULAR 

Robert  Worton 

Virginia  Doyle 

MOST  DIGNIFIED 

Arnold  Mycock 

Ruth  Blanchette 

MOST  MUSICAL 

Jimmy  Amaral 

Marion  Doucette 

MOST  COMICAL 

Amorin  Reis 

Peggy  O’Neil 

MOST  ORIGINAL 

John  Rapoza 

Peggy  Butterworth 

MOST  ROMANTIC 

Louis  Dupere 

Virginia  Doyle 

MOST  ATTRACTIVE 

Robert  Worton 

Virginia  Doyle 

MOST  VERSATILE 

Robert  Rogers 

Peggy  Butterworth 

MOST  ATHLETIC 

Kenneth  Grime 

Peggy  O’Neil 

MOST  INTERESTING 

John  Rapoza 

Peggy  Butterworth 

MOST  AGREEABLE 

Amorin  Reis 

Ruth  Blanchette 

BEST  ORATOR 

Sheldon  Clarkson 

Peggy  Butterworth 

BEST  DANCER 

Everett  Bradley 

Pauline  Sylvia 

BEST  SINGER 

Amorin  Reis 

Pauline  Sylvia 

BEST  ARTIST 

Harold  Bridge 

Florence  Sanborn 

BEST  LOOKING 

Robert  Worton 

Virginia  Doyle 

BEST  POET 

Edward  Cronin 

Evelyn  Borden 

BEST  PERSONALITY 

Arnold  Mycock 

Dorothy  Grantham 

QUIETEST 

Charles  Pierce 

Helen  Lee 

NEATEST 

Arnold  Mycock 

Ruth  Blanchette 

WITTIEST 

William  Coogan 

June  Snyder 

NOISIEST 

William  Coogan 

Virginia  Doyle 

FASHION  PLATE 

Arnold  Mycock 

Ruth  Blanchette 

GIANT 

Walter  Felag 

Dorothy  Brown 

MIDGET 

Arthur  Quental 

Peggy  O’Neil 

FLIRT 

Kenneth  Grime 

Virginia  Doyle 

DREAMER 

Charles  Pierce 

Helen  Lee 

BABY 

Charles  Demers 

Dorothy  Brown 

GIGGLER 

Amorin  Reis 

June  Snyder 

HAPPY-GO-LUCKY 

William  Coogan 

Peggy  Butterworth 

CLASS  HISTORY 
SSSS®? 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 

Seated  in  front  of  the  warming  firelight 
in  a  comfortable  easy  chair  with  Memoirs 
V  open  across  my  knees,  my  thoughts  go 
back  over  those  memorable  years  at  Som¬ 
erset  High  School. 

Our  class  entered  its  portals  in  the  early 
fall  of  1938,  filled  with  the  anxiety  and 
eagerness  of  every  student  starting  his 
career  as  one  of  a  high  school  body. 

Our  first  Freshman  meeting  was  held  in 
the  cafeteria  under  the  supervision  of  our 
class  advisor,  Mr.  Eagan.  The  class  officers 
were  chosen  as  follows: 


President  .  .  JAMES  OLIVERIA 

Vice  President  .  ROBERT  WORTON 

Secretary  .  VIRGINIA  BRIDGE 

Treasurer  .  EVERETT  BRADLEY 


Girl  Councilor  .  ARLENE  B.  CHATTEHON 
Boy  Councilor  .  SHELDON  I.  CLARKSON 

Next  of  importance  came  the  Freshman 
Reception,  when  we  were  officially  greeted, 
under  the  auspices  of  the  Sophomores.  We 
were  proud  of  that  dance,  it  being  our  first. 

There  were  several  clubs  formed  that 
year.  The  History  Club,  known  as  the 
Round  Table,  under  the  supervision  of  Miss 
Doris  McCarthy;  the  Dramatic  Club,  with 
Principal  Austin  J.  O’Toole  as  our  advisor; 
the  Camara  Club,  with  Mr.  George  Buckle 
directing.  Throughout  the  year  the 
members  of  the  Round  Table  analyzed  and 
discussed  world  problems,  and  each  member 
had  a  foreign  country  to  study  and  make 
notebooks  on.  In  the  middle  of  the  year, 
the  Dramatic  C.ub,  with  James  Lynch  acting 
as  president,  produced  three  plays,  which 
proved  very  successful. 

For  the  benefit  of  those  who  wanted  to 
learn  how  to  dance,  Mr.  William  Ney  super¬ 
vised  a  dancing  class. 

A  touch  of  “swing”  was  added  to  the 
assemblies  and  socials  with  music  by  the 
Syncopators,  a  group  of  choice  musicians 
from  our  own  school  orchestra. 

And  so  my  first  year  at  high  school  ended; 
I  looked  forward  to  the  second  with  much 
enthusiasm. 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 

When  the  summer  vacation  had  ended, 
we  entered  as  Sophomores.  We  were  proud 
of  that  title,  for  one  year  of  our  studious 
work  had  given  it  to  us. 

The  first  event  was  the  election  of  officers. 
Those  elected  for  that  year  were: 


President  .  RICHARD  DYER 

Vice  President  .  MARGARET  O’NEIL 

Secretary  .  HELEN  LEE 

Treasurer  .  EVERETT  BRADLEY 

Girl  Councilor  .  VIRGINIA  BRIDGE 

Boy  Councilor  .  ROBERT  WORTON 


Many  of  the  organizations  and  clubs  of 
the  previous  year  improved  with  the  enlist¬ 
ing  of  new  members  and  new  ideas. 

It  was  soon  our  turn  to  give  the  Freshmen 
a  reception.  Plans  were  made,  instructions 
were  followed  out,  and  the  dance  proved 
successful. 

The  S.  H.  S.  News,  a  weekly  publication, 
mimeographed  by  the  student  editor  and 
staff,  became  a  favorite  with  the  students. 
It  contained  articles  of  both  feminine  and 
masculine  interests,  original  cartoons  and 
news  about  the  school  and  students.  I  can 
clearly  remember  the  amusement  we  had 
in  reading  those  news  items  which  the 
reporters  had  cleverly  pieced  together. 

And  so,  throughout  the  second  year,  we 
found  ourselves  busy  with  social  and 
studious  affairs.  We  had  reached  the  half¬ 
way  mark  of  our  memorable  years  in  high 
school. 


CLASS  HISTORY 


JUNIOR  YEAR 

In  1940  the  Class  of  ’42  entered  the  high 
school  once  more,  looking  forward  to  a  big 
year. 

At  the  first  meeting  of  the  year,  the  class 
elected  officers.  Those  holding  office  for 
that  year  were: 


President  .  EVERETT  BRADLEY 

Vice  President  .  VIRGINIA  DOYLE 

Secretary  .  HELEN  LEE 

Treasurer  .  AMORIN  REIS 

Girl  Councilor  .  MARGARET  O’NEIL 

Boy  Councilor  .  ROBERT  WORTON 


Following  the  next  meeting  of  the  class 
there  was  a  Quiz  Program.  Four  students 
were  asked  questions  and  if  they  failed  to 
respond,  the  audience  was  at  liberty  to 
answer.  Money  was  given  to  the  two 
winning  contestants  and  lolly  pops  were 
given  to  the  rest.  That  meeting  proved  to 
be  a  bright  spot  in  that  year,  for  every  in¬ 
dividual  was  able  to  take  part  in  and  enjoy 
the  program. 

In  the  ear'y  part  of  the  new  year,  plans 
for  the  Junior  Prom  and  Senior  Reception 
were  discussed.  It  was  voted  upon  to  com¬ 
bine  the  dances,  making  one  large  dance  at 
the  end  of  the  year. 

The  most  important  event  of  that  year, 
and  to  all  Juniors,  was  the  purchasing  of 
class  rings.  Those  rings  stand  as  a  symbol 
for  industrious  work  at  Somerset  High. 
After  voting  on  the  type  they  wanted,  the 
majority  of  the  class  purchased  them. 

By  this  time  the  Glee  C’ub  was  fully 
organized,  consisting  of  talented  boys  and 
girls  of  all  classes,  due  to  Miss  Eddy’s  fine 
supervision. 

Other  clubs  and  organizations  were  fully 
developed,  including  the  Commercial  Club, 
under  the  supervision  of  Miss  Ruth  B. 
Mason.  * 

As  the  last  strains  of  music  were  heard 
from  the  orchestra  at  the  Junior-Senior 
Reception,  the  doors  again  closed  at  high 
school  for  another  season,  promising  us  a 
giand  welcome  as  Seniors  in  the  fall. 


SENIOR  YEAR 

Dawn  broke  on  the  day  of  our  last  year 
at  Somerset  High  School,  commencing 
another  fruitful  year. 

Our  first  annual  meeting  was  held  in 
September  with  the  following  officers 


elected: 

President .  SHELDON  I.  CLARKSON 

Vice  President  .  RUTH  BLANCHETTE 

Treasurer  .  AMORIN  REIS 

Secretary  .  HELEN  LEE 

Girl  Councilor  .  THERESA  CURT 

Boy  Councilor  .  KENNETH  GRIME 


The  sale  of  candy  was  our  main  source 
of  making  money  that  year,  and  with  the 
fine  cooperation  of  the  students,  we  were 
indeed  successful. 

The  central  sound  system,  which  would 
enable  all  rooms  to  hear  programs  and  an¬ 
nouncements,  dialed  or  spoken  by  the 
controller  in  the  main  office,  was  discussed 
and  voted  upon.  It  was  ruled  by  a  majority, 
but  the  expense  was  too  great  not  to  have 
it  an  unanimous  vote.  The  subject  was 
dropped. 

In  this  year,  one  of  our  most  favored 
and  best  liked  teachers  left  Somerset  High; 
Miss  Constance  Doran  will  always  be  re¬ 
membered  by  our  class. 

A  roller  skating  party  was  held  by  our 
under  classmates  which  many  of  the  Seniors 
attended. 

As  the  school  year  was  near  its  end, 
graduation  pictures  were  taken,  write-ups 
and  ads  were  written  for  our  year  book, 
and  talk  of  graduation  continuously  was 
heard.  Because  of  the  war,  the  custom  of 
holding  the  Annual  Banquet  in  Newport 
was  changed,  and  we  held  it  in  Fall  River 
instead. 

Then  came  that  night  of  nights — gradua¬ 
tion.  With  pleasure  and  joy  written  on  our 
faces,  but  mixed  with  a  feeling  of  regret, 
we  received  our  dip’omas  and  walked 
proudly  out  to  meet  the  problems  of  life 
and  fortune. 

I  closed  my  book  of  memories  and  wist¬ 
fully  gazed  into  the  fire,  proud  that 
Somerset  High  is  my  badge  of  courage, 
honor  and  wisdom. 


SAGA  OF  THE  CLASS  OF  1 942 


■'SS^i&iKivvSE*- 


MARGARET  BUTTERWORTH 


In  nineteen  hundred  and  forty  two, 

The  graduating  class  had  much  to  do. 

We  were  in  the  midst  of  a  war  that  year, 
And  all  our  hopes  were  mixed  with  fear. 

But  we’ve  lived  a  whole  decade  since  then, 
And  so,  seated  at  my  desk,  I  take  my  pen 

And  see  what  the  class  of  ’42  is  doing; 

It’s  taken  lots  of  talking  and  much  re¬ 
viewing. 

Sheldon  Clarkson  was  president  of  our  class 
that  year, 

He’s  a  radio  announcer  now  with  never  a 
fear. 

Our  vice  president  was  quiet,  dignified 
Ruth  Blanchette, 

Due  to  the  war,  she  and  Louis  aren’t 
married  yet! 

Helen  Lee,  our  secretary,  is  an  excellent 
stenog’, 

While  treasurer  Amorin  Reis  is  a  sales¬ 
man — doing  a  fine  job. 

Evelyn  Borden  is  still  typing  letters 
She’s  in  a  class  with  all  the  “go-getters.” 

“Charlie”  Pierce  still  has  his  old  car, 

In  which  he  has  traveled  near  and  far. 

June  Snyder,  the  girl  with  all  the  jokes, 
Still  lives  at  home  with  all  of  her  folks. 

Edward  Cronin  is  now  head  of  the  Hood 
Farm, 

With  a  furnished  suite  up  in  the  barn. 

Eunice  Chatterton  is  now  a  “school-marm”— 
Teachin_  English — and  a  course  on 

“Charm.” 


Jerry  Curt,  with  his  father,  works  on  cars, 
In  which  he  too  has  traveled  near  and  far. 

Pauline  Sylvia,  with  voice  sweet  and  mellow, 
Sings  for  Jack  Benny,  advertising  “Jello!” 

“Jim”  Amaral  with  his  swingy  brass  band, 
Is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  land. 

Theresa  Curt,  once  a  conscientious  scholar, 
Is  now  running  a  beauty  parlor. 

Harold  Bridge,  that  craftsman  so  good, 

Can  make  things  almost  human  come  out 
of  wood. 

“Peg”  O’Neil  is  a  “steady”  girl  at  Newberry’s 
in  the  city.  -’D 

She’s  really  very  successful,  and  then,  she’s 
still  very  pretty. 

Walter  Felag,  now  a  C.  P.  A., 

Is  supporting  a  wife  on  extremely  good  pay. 

Arlene  Chatterton,  an  efficient  head  nurse, 

The  cares  and  worries  of  the  sick  does 
disperse. 

Robert  Worton,  an  engineer  to  be, 

Will  soon  be  famous,  you  watch  and  see. 

Irene  Boutin,  a  business  woman  in  town, 
Has  amazing  talents  of  world  renown. 

Arthur  Quental,  calm,  quiet  and  reserved, 
Received  all  the  breaks  he  so  justly 
deserved. 

A'ma  Merrill,  our  woman  in  white, 

Has  cure  for  measles  and  a  good  snake  bite. 

A  versatile  boy  was  Robert  Ro  ;ers, 

Now  he  stars  for  the  Brooklyn  Dodgers. 


SAGA  OF  THE  CLASS  OF  1 942 

mms. 


And  of  course,  Florence  Sanborn,  now  an 
artist, 

Can  master  anything,  even  the  hardest. 

Then  there’s  Raul  Camara,  our  football  star, 

Who  now  squires  blondes  and  a  flashy  car. 

Let’s  visit  Marion  Doucette,  our  musical 
girl, 

Who  now  teaches  students  from  all  over 
the  world. 

Our  class  “wit”  “Bill”  Coogan  has  finished 
Brown, 

He’s  a  chemist  down  in  some  Delaware 
town. 

‘I’ve  seen  “Peg”  Butterworth — quite  digni¬ 
fied  now, 

To  radio  programs  she’s  taken  her  bow. 

Arnold  Mycock,  a  success  of  course, 

Of  the  Supreme  Court  is  now  the  boss. 

“Gini”  Doyle,  our  class  beauty, 

Is  nursing  air-corps  men  as  her  duty! 

Richard  Moore,  a  chemist,  brilliant  and 
wise, 

Will  soon  be  receiving  the  Nobel  Prize. 

Dorothy  Brown,  so  fair  and  tall, 

Is  going  to  be  married  at  the  end  of  this 
fall. 

Arthur  Marsden,  now  a  famous  landscape 
gardener, 

Lias  “Soda  Jerk”  James  O’Neil  as  his 
partner. 

Dorothy  Grantham  is  now  an  author  fine, 

She  now’s  completing 'volume  number  nine! 


Everett  Bradley,  a  Coast  Guard  Commander 
fine, 

Is  helping  to  protect  that  which  is  yours 
and  mine. 

An  excellent  stenographer  is  Claire  Chace, 

Who  is  still  around  with  a  smile  on  her 
face. 

“Ken”  Grime,  though  still  not  so  tall, 

Is  a  big  leaguer  now,  with  plenty  on  the 
ball. 

Charles  Demers,  an  enterprising  young  man, 

Now  has  his  own  “alleys”  somewhere  in 
Mattapan. 

Then  comes  John  Rapoza,  last  but  not 
least, 

He  won  money  for  a  new,  long  word,  and 
spent  it  on  a  feast! 

So,  again  we  know  what  our  classmates 
have  done, 

And  I’m  sure  that  knowledge  has  afforded 
us  fun. 

War  or  no  war  we  were  determined  to  win, 

And  that  can’t  be  done  unless  you  begin 

With  the  spirit  of  Democratic  love  and  the 
American  way  of  life 

That  brings  happiness,  glory — and  on  the 
opposite  side — strife. 

Yes,  we  worked  hard  to  win,  but  it  was 
worth  it  we  know, 

To  be  the  wonderful  American  people  and 
beat  the  foe! 


THE  STUDENT  COUNCIL 


The  Student  Council  of  Somerset  High 
School  is  made  up  of  twenty-eight  members. 
The  members  include  all  the  class  officers, 
two  delegates  from  each  class,  and  the 
Student  Association  officers.  Association 
and  Council  officers  for  ’41-’42  were: 

President,  ROBERT  WORTON 
Vice  President,  MARY  RYAN 
Secretary,  MARGARET  BOULAY 
Treasurer,  EVERETT  BRADLEY 

The  council  meetings  were  held  on  the 
Tuesday  before  each  Association  meeting; 
the  first  meeting  being  on  October  6,  1941. 

Council  discussions  included:  a  Student 
Association  dance;  elimination  of  guest  box 
at  dances;  toleration  of  sports  wear  at 
dances;  central  sound  system;  a  mascot  for 
the  ath  etic  organizations,  and  other  school 
problems. 

The  four  delegates  attending  the  Conven¬ 
tion  of  the  Southeastern  Branch  of  the 
Student  Councils  of  Massachusetts  at 
Abington  Hi^h  School  wore:  President 

Robert  Worton,  Secretary  Margaret  Boulay, 


Treasurer  Everett  Bradley,  and  Junior  Girl 
Councilor  Betty  Thomte. 

SENIORS 

Sheldon  Clarkson  Ruth  Blanchette 

Helen  Lee  Amorin  Reis 

Kenneth  Grime  Theresa  Curt 

JUNIORS 

Bradford  Leonard  Audrey  James 

Adella  Spanick  Thomas  Camara 

Betty  Thomte  Robert  C.arkson 

SOPHOMORES 

Donald  Parrott  Barbara  Talbot 

Virginia  Durfee  Francis  Costa 

Dorothy  Boulay  Theodore  Williamson 

FRESHMEN 

Donald  Gray  Dorothy  Camara 

Am  Santos  Paul  Daley 

George  Auclair  Ethel  McFarland 


SCHOOL  ACTIVITIES 


STUDENT  ASSOCIATION 

The  Student  Association  officers,  who  are 
also  the  officers  of  the  Student  Council, 
were  elected  by  a  general  ballot  early  in  the 
school  year.  Those  chosen  were: 

President 

ROBERT 
WORTON 

Vice  President,  MARY  RYAN 
Secretary,  MARGARET  BOULAY 
Treasurer,  EVERETT  BRADLEY 


Club  sponsored  a  special  Christmas  assem¬ 
bly  and  has  assisted  in  other  assemblies 
during  the  year. 

Officers  of  the  Club  for  1941-1942  are: 

President 

MARION 
DOUCETTE 

Secretary,  CLAIRE  CHACE 
Treasurer,  HELEN  LEE 
Pianist,  MARION  DOUCETTE  and 
MARGUERITE  McNEIL 

Members  of  the  Club  are: 


The  first  meeting  was  held  on  October  9, 
1941  in  the  school  auditorium.  During  the 
meetings,  discussions  were  held  on  many 
school  problems. 

The  problem  of  installing  a  central  sound 
system  was  the  main  issue  of  several  meet¬ 
ings.  Other  issues  ho. ding  interest  were 
sports,  dances,  roller  skating  parties,  regula¬ 
tions  of  socials,  abolishment  of  guest  box  at 
the  dances,  and  a  contest  for  varsity  mascot. 
A  slight  increase  in  admission  prices  to 
school  dances  was  accepted  by  the  student 
body. 

The  Association  sent  four  school  delegates 
to  the  Abington  Convention  on  October  30, 
1941. 

All  in  all,  the  accomplishments  of  the  year 
were  very  satisfactory,  and  helped  raise 
Somerset  High’s  standard  of  student  govern¬ 
ment.  It  is  hoped  that  all  members  of  the 
school  will  take  active  part  in  all  discussions 
for  the  welfare  of  the  school.  The  Student 
Association  is  a  democratic  institution  and 
pupils  who  do  not  give  active  support  and 
effort  to  the  democratic  way  of  solving 
school  problems  are  not  aiding  in  the 
school’s  effort  to  teach  democracy.  Many 
of  the  graduating  class  realize  the  im¬ 
portance  of  the  Student  Association  and 
sincerely  hope  that  the  pupils  of  Somerset 
High  School  will  continue  to  support  its 
efforts. 

GIRLS’  GLEE  CLUB 

The  Somerset  High  School  Girls’  Glee 
Club,  organized  in  1937  under  the  super¬ 
vision  of  Miss  Ruth  B.  Eddy,  re-organized 
in  September  with  fifty-two  members.  The 


Freshmen  —  Evelyn  Botelho,  Dorothy 
Camara,  Patricia  Silvia,  Blanche  Waitt, 
Beatrice  Pereira,  Margaret  Greene,  Evelyn 
Carvalho,  Almorinda  Reis,  Marjorie  Dafgard, 
Anne  Ruby,  Marguerite  McNeil. 

Sophomores  —  Myrtle  Simmons,  Margaret 
Kerney,  Dorothy  Boulay,  Constance  Chace, 
Martha  Deane,  Mildred  Goff,  Ruth  Clark¬ 
son,  Ruth  Leach,  Dorothy  Parrott,  Dorothy 
Gonsalves,  Dorvalina  Taveres,  Barbara 
Allen,  Beatrice  Golden,  Ruth  Sherman, 
Helen  Silvia,  Ethel  Bell. 

Juniors  —  Claire  Heron,  Marilyn  Cronin, 
Beatrice  Comeau,  Audrey  James,  Betty 
Thomte,  Evelyn  Souza,  Beatrice  Medeiros, 
Mary  Ryan,  Rita  Pouliot,  Adella  Spanick, 
Eunice  Vestal,  Irene  Snyder,  Claire  Higgins. 

Seniors  —  Margaret  Butterworth,  Marion 
Doucette,  Helen  Lee,  June  Snyder,  Theresa 
Curt,  Claire  Chace,  Virginia  Doyle,  Pauline 
Sylvia. 

THE  BOYS’  GLEE  CLUB 

If  we  were  not  prejudiced  in  favor  of  the 
fall  season,  the  glaring  headline,  and  the 
sport  page,  we  would  be  compelled  to  con¬ 
fess  that  the  Boys’  Glee  Club  this  year  has 
taken  equal  rank  with  athletics  in  securing, 
for  the  school,  publicity  of  the  most  favor¬ 
able  nature.  It  has  been  a  magnificent 
season  for  this  organization.  For  the 
triumphs  that  have  been  accorded  them  and 
the  praise  they  have  brought  to  their  school, 
this  group  of  boys  deserves  the  thanks  of 
the  entire  student  body. 


SCHOOL  ACTIVITIES 


The  first  indication  of  success  came  when 
nearly  fifty  boys  turned  out  for  the  try-outs. 
The  Club  has  participated  in  assemblies,  and 
has  been  accorded  the  honor  of  being  the 
finest  Glee  Club  turned  out  by  Miss  Eddy. 

In  her  work  of  directing  the  Club,  Miss 
Eddy  was  fortunate  in  having  our  own 
gentleman-artist  James  Amaral,  who  has 
been  pianist  for  four  years. 

The  officers  this  year  are: 


President 

BRADFORD 

LEONARD 


Vice  President,  ALBERT  OLIVER 
Secretary,  WILLIAM  COOGAN 
We  of  the  class  of  1942  extend  our  best 
wishes  and  sincerest  hopes  that  the  Glee 
Club  will  carry  on,  as  it  has  just  in  the  past, 
and  continue  to  make  the  school  proud  of 
it. 


THE  ORCHESTRA 


The  orchestra,  under  the  direction  of  Miss 
Ruth  B.  Eddy,  has  entertained  both  the 
members  of  the  school  and  the  public  by 
their  excellent  performances. 

Many  music  assemblies  have  been  pre¬ 
sented  to  the  student  body.  The  enjoyment 
of  the  Thanksgiving  and  Christmas  Assem¬ 
blies  were  augmented  by  special  features 
from  the  members  of  the  orchestra.  Dorothy 
Doucette  presented  a  violin  solo;  the 
Chatterton  sisters,  accompanied  by  Miss 
Eddy,  rendered  a  trio  consisting  of  violin, 
cello,  and  piano;  and  Allen  Bowers  offered 


a  clarinet  so'o.  Other  interesting  presenta¬ 
tions  were  given  on  special  occasions. 

An  appropriate  music  program  was 
worked  out  for  Dramatic  Night  and  Gradu¬ 
ation  Night. 


The  members  of  the  orchestra  are: 

Violins — Dorothy  Doucette,  Eunice  B. 
Chatterton,  Robert  Gallant,  Marjorie  Lee, 
Ann  Ruby,  Ethel  McFarlane,  George 
Coulombe,  Joseph  Donahue,  and  Kenneth 
Rockett. 

Cello — Arlene  B.  Chatterton. 

Bass — Marion  Doucette. 

Clarinet — Allan  Bowers. 

Trumpet — Gerard  Parent,  James  Amaral. 

Xylophone — Dorothy  Grantham. 

Bells — Florence  Sanborn. 

Drums — Mildred  Goff. 

Piano — Phyllis  Packard,  James  Amaral. 

THE  LIBRARY  ASSOCIATES 

This  year  the  Somerset  High  School 
Library  has  continued  its  service  to  the 
school,  and  has  increased  its  efficiency. 
New  shelves  were  built  by  two  of  the 
school’s  woodworking  experts,  Manuel 
Augusto  and  Augustine  Botelho.  The  new 
shelves  have  aided  the  display  of  magazines 
and  special  exhibits. 

The  library  now  owns  1964  books  and  this 
number  is  rapidly  increasing. 

A  new  system  has  been  introduced  into 
our  library.  If  a  member  of  the  school 
desires  a  book  that  is  not  on  our  shelves, 
he  submits  the  name  and  author  o:  that 
book  and,  if  it  is  approved  by  Mr.  Hart  and 
the  library  aides,  it  is  added  to  the  shelves. 

The  members  of  the  library  are: 

Advisor,  MR.  WILLIAM  A.  HART 
SENIORS 


President 

RUTH  L. 
BLANCHETTE 


Vice  President,  VIRGINIA  DOYLE 
Treasurer,  MARION  DOUCETTE 
Secretary,  THERESA  CURT 
Dorothy  Grantham. 

JUNIORS 

Eunice  Vestal,  Adeila  Spanick,  Evelyn 
Scuza,  Ruth  Maddock. 

SOPHOMORES 

Beatrice  Golden,  Constance  Chace, 
Martha  Deane,  Barbara  Talbot,  Mary 
Maddock. 

During  the  past  year,  we  have  had  tne 


SCHOOL  ACTIVITIES 


pleasure  of  seeing-  “The  Library  of  the 
Future,’’  belonging  to  Mr.  Clarence  D.  Hart, 
of  Wellesley.  This  library  consists  of 
records  made  by  famous  authors  and 
writers.  The  library  plans  to  secure  albums 
of  special  recordings  for  the  use  of  English 
classes. 

The  library  associates  and  Mr.  Hart  have 
enjoyed  a  successful  year  and  deserve  the 
thanks  of  every  student  for  their  cheerful 
and  efficient  service. 


DRAMATIC  CLUB 


The  Somerset  High  School  Dramatic  Club 
was  organized  four  years  ago,  and  since  that 
time,  under  the  capable  direction  of  Mr. 
Austin  J.  O’Toole,  has  progressed  rapidly. 
At  the  club’s  first  meeting  the  officers  were 
elected  as  follows: 


President 

EVERETT 

BRADLEY 


Vice  President,  AUDREY  JAMES 
Secretary,  VIRGINIA  DOYLE 
Treasurer,  WILLIAM  COOGAN 


During  the  three  years  of  play  presenta¬ 
tion  the  club  has  delivered  nine  smash  hits 
and  this  year’s  trio  appears  to  be  the  best 
in  the  club’s  history.  The  plays,  to  be  pre¬ 
sented  May  15,  are:  “Are  We  Dressing,’’ 
Two  Crooks  and  A  Lady,”  and  “The 
Prettiest  Girl  in  Town.” 


At  the  bi-monthly  meetings  of  the  club, 
lime  has  been  spent  on  voice  cultivation, 
in  diction,  enunciation,  and  poise. 


THE  ROUND  TABLE 

The  Round  Table  of  Somerset  High 
School,  whose  purpose  is  the  investigation 
and  discussion  of  world  problems,  continued 
through  its  fourth  successful  year  under  the 
supervision  of  Miss  Doris  J.  McCarthy.  The 
officers  this  year  are: 

President 

SHELDON  I. 

CLARKSON 


Vice  President,  RUTH  MADDOCK 
Secretary,  THERESA  VERMETTE 
Treasurer,  AMORIN  REIS 

The  fast  pace  of  world  events  kept  the 
members  of  the  Table  alert  and  active.  The 
present  war  issue  played  an  important  role 
in  every  discussion. 

The  Table  enjoyed  a  variety  of  socials 
each  month  which  included  a  theatre  party, 
b,  bowling  party,  and  the  investiture  cere¬ 
mony  when  each  member  was  knighted  and 
received  his  title,  color,  and  shield. 

The  Knights  of  the  Round  Table  base 
their  research  and  discussion  on  their 
motto,  “TRUTH  THROUGH  KNOW¬ 
LEDGE.” 

The  members  of  the  Table  this  year  are: 
Ruth  Maddock,  Theresa  Vermette,  Adella 
Spanick,  Arlene  B.  Chatterton,  Sheldon  I. 
Clarkson,  Amorin  Reis,  Walter  Felag,  and 
Thomas  Camara. 

SOMERSET  HIGH  SCHOOL  NEWS 


The  Dramatic  Club  has  enjoyed  a  success¬ 
ful  season  and  is  assured  a  prosperous  and 
promising  future. 

Other  members  of  the  club  are:  Robert 
Worton,  Raul  Camara,  Sheldon  Clarkson, 
Margaret  Butterworth,  Charles  Butterworth, 
Mary  Ryan,  Phyllis  MacFarland,  Margaret 
Bouley,  Audrey  James,  Rita  Pouliot,  Adelia 
Spanick,  Bradford  Leonard,  Gwendolyn 
Mayes,  Barbara  Talbot,  Ethel  Bell,  Claire 
Higgins.  Francis  Costa,  Franklin  Simmons, 
and  Betty  Thomte. 


The  shortage  of  paper,  due  to  present 
world  difficulties,  made  it  difficult  to  print 
the  newspaper  every  week.  In  February, 
after  a  very  successful  six  months  of  re¬ 
porting  the  news,  it  was  decided  that  during 
the  remainder  of  the  year  it  would  be 
printed  for  special  occasions  only.  But  even 
under  adverse  circumstances,  the  S.  H.  S. 
News  has  improved  greatly. 

During  the  month  of  November,  the 
School  News  lost  its  faculty  advisor,  when 
Mrs.  Raymond  B.  Gallagher  left  Somerset 


SCHOOL  ACTIVITIES 


High  School.  Mr.  O’Toole,  who  has  always 
had  a  great  interest  in  the  newspaper, 
agreed  to  supervise  the  editing  for  the  re¬ 
mainder  of  the  year. 

Although  there  were  only  five  months  of 
steady,  weekly  publications,  the  newspaper 
was  very  successful  and  owed  its  success  to 
the  efforts  of  Pauline  Sylvia,  editor  and  her 
reporters.  Special  credit  is  also  due  Harold 
Regan,  Sports  Editor,  whose  reporting  of 
sporting  events  was  a  special  feature  of  the 
year. 

NEWS  STAFF 

Editor 

PAULINE 
SYLVIA 

Associate  Editor,  VIRGINIA  DOYLE 
Sports  Editor,  HAROLD  REGAN 


laboratory,  the  members  gave  demonstra¬ 
tions  according  to  a  program  which  was 
followed  through  the  school  year.  Along 
with  these  demonstrations,  many  interesting 
field  trips  and  social  activities  were  carried 
out  and  enjoyed  by  all. 

One  of  the  chief  activities  of  the  Club  was 
an  assembly,  the  theme  of  which  was  “This 
War  and  Fire”,  at  which  several  demonstra¬ 
tions  were  given  on  the  nature,  causes  and 
precautionary  measures  of  incendiary  fires. 

Other  members  of  the  Club  were:  Doris 
Baker,  Adeline  King,  Eunice  B.  Chatterton, 
Faye  Crocker,  Donald  Leach  and  Mr. 
Francis  D.  McHugh,  mathematics  instructor. 

COMMERCIAL  CLUB 

The  Commercial  Club,  organized  under 
the  supervision  of  Vice  Principal  Ruth  B. 
Mason,  in  January,  1941,  reorganized  in 
September  with  twenty-two  members. 
Officers  elected  at  the  first  meeting  were: 


REPORTERS 

Marg.  Butterworth  Ruth  Leach 

Adella  Spanick  Eunice  Vestal 

Ethel  Bell  Dorothy  Parrott 

TYPISTS 

Claire  Chace  Evelyn  Borden 

Irene  Boutin 


President 

EVELYN 

BORDEN 


MIMEOGRAPHERS 
Amorin  Reis  Charles  Demers 

THE  SCIENCE  CLUB 

The  Somerset  High  School  Science  Club, 
which  was  organized  by  Mr.  Elarry  A. 
Johnson  in  1940,  started  its  second  year  with 
Mr.  Ralph  C.  Wescott,  the  Science  In¬ 
structor,  as  its  advisor.  The  officers  for  the 
year  were  elected  as  follows: 


Vice  President,  ALMA  HERON 
Secretary,  EVELYN  SOUZA 
Treasurer,  CLAIRE  CHACE 

The  purposes  of  the  Club  are  to  widen 
one’s  mind  in  the  fie  d  of  business,  to  develop 
social  abilities,  and  to  hear  the  experiences 
of  prominent  women  who  have  achieved 
their  success  in  the  business  world. 

Members  of  the  Club  are: 


RICHARD  T. 
MOORE 


President 


Vice  President,  DALE  ROTHWELL 
Sec.  -  Treas.,  ARLENE  B.  CHATTERTON 


At  the  weekly  meetings,  which  were  held 
every  Wednesday  after  school  in  the 


SENIORS 

Evelyn  Borden,  Dorothy  Grantham,  Doro¬ 
thy  Brown,  Claire  Chace,  Irene  Boutin, 
Florence  Sanborn,  Marion  Doucette,  and 
Pauline  Sylvia. 


JUNIORS 

Rita  Pouliot,  Irene  Snyder,  Mary  Ryan, 
Phyllis  McFarlane,  Audrey  James,  Rose 
Ganem,  Florence  Giza,  Margaret  Bouley, 
Evelyn  Souza,  Ruth  Marldoek,  Theresa 
Vermette,  Marjorie  Gouley,  and  Alma 
Heron. 


SCHOOL  ACTIVITIES 


THE  CHEERLEADERS 


In  the  fall  of  the  year,  the  1941-1942  squad 
of  cheerleaders  reorganized  with  the  addi¬ 
tion  of  two  new  cheerleaders.  Those 
chosen,  after  several  tryouts,  were  Betty 
Thomte  and  Claire  Higgins,  both  of  the 
Junior  Class. 

The  head  cheerleaders,  Virginia  Doyle, 
Margaret  Bou’ey  and  Adella  Spanick, 
worked  faithfully  with  the  cooperative 
squad  in  training  them  and  developing  new 
cheers. 

The  cheerleaders  were  present  at  all 
football  games  and  at  the  home  games  of 


basketball — doing  their  part  in  leading  the 
boys  to  victory. 

Members  of  the  squad  are: 

VIRGINIA  DOYLE  ’42 
MARGARET  BOULEY  ’43 
ADELLA  SPANICK  '43 
MARY  RYAN  ’43 
AUDREY  JAMES  ’43 
PHYLT  IS  MACFARLANE  ’43 
RITA  POULIOT  ’43 
CLAIRE  HIGGINS  ’43 
EVELYN  SOUZA  ’43 
BETTY  THOMTE  '43 


FOOTBALL 


Coach  William  Spokesfield  faced  a  diffi¬ 
cult  task  in  developing  this  year's  football 
team.  Many  star  gridders  were  lost  through 
graduation  and  employment,  and  Assistant 
Coach  William  Ney,  who  for  ma..y  years 
coached  the  line  play,  was  called  into  Naval 
Service. 

Thirty-five  candidates  answered  the  call 
for  practice  and  settled  down  to  three  weeks 
of  hard  work.  Slowly  the  team  be  ;an  to 
take  shape,  but  in  the  opening  game  with 
St.  Andrews  the  lack  of  experience  proved 
to  be  the  deciding  factor. 

The  team  was  far  from  discouraged,  and 
under  the  leadership  of  Co-Captains  Mycock 
and  Plonka,  chalked  up  five  victories  in  a 
row.  In  the  traditional  game  with  Case, 
the  heavily-favored  Cardinals  were  played 
to  a  standstill  until  late  in  the  game  by  a 
hard  fighting  Blue  Raider  eleven,  but,  in 
the  last  half,  the  weight  advantage  of  the 


Cardinals  proved  too  much  for  the  Raiders 
and  Case  pushed  over  two  touchdowns  for 
a  12-7  victory. 

Three  Somerset  players  won  places  on  the 
All-Narry  League  Team — Co-Captains  Arnold 
Mycock  and  Wa'ter  Plonka  at  the  halfback 
and  center  positions  respectively,  and 
Captain-elect  Bob  Clarkson  at  end. 

The  season’s  record  is  as  follows: 


Somerset 

0 

St.  Andrews 

14 

Somerset 

13 

Kingston 

6 

Somerset 

13 

Dighton 

C 

Somerset 

45 

Foxboro 

18 

Somerset 

24 

Marshfield 

0 

Somerset 

27 

Westport 

6 

Somerset 

7 

Case 

12 

Somerset 

0 

Ho’y  Family 

31 

Somerset 

scored 

129  points  to 

their 

opponents  87. 


FOOTBALL  PERSONAL  WRITEUPS 


CO-CAPTAIN  MYCOCK— "Mike"  completed 
his  .ourth  year  on  the  squad  and  his  third 
on  the  varsity.  As  a  Junior  he  was  high 
scorer  in  the  Narry  League;  he  also  made 
the  Narry  League  Team  the  last  two  years. 
“Mike”  was  a  hard  running  back  with  a 
long,  loping  stride  which  made  him  hard  to 
bring  down.  He  was  a  good  kicker  and  an 
excellent  passer. 

CO-CAPTAIN  PLONKA — Walter  was  a  real 
football  player,  rugged  on  defense,  a  tower 
of  strength  backing  up  the  line.  He  was  a 
fine  blocker,  a  fierce  tackier  and  he  passed, 
ran  and  kicked  points  after  touchdowns. 
He  finished  out  his  fourth  year  on  the 
varsity  this  year  and  has  been  chosen 
center  on  the  All-Narry  League  Team  the 
past  two  years. 

RAUL  CAMARA — A  clean,  hard  tackier,  he 
had  uncanny  ability  in  diagnosing  plays  on 
defense.  He  was  a  consistent  performer 
and  did  a  great  job  as  tackle. 

“KEN”  GRIME — End,  fast  and  aggressive, 
a  good  pass  receiver.  Although  playing  his 
first  year  of  football,  he  developed  rapidly 
and  won  a  starting  berth  by  mid-season. 
His  great  catch  of  a  touchdown  pass  in  the 
Case  game  wil  be  remembered  when  foot¬ 
ball  is  mentioned. 

“LOB”  WORTON — A  guard;  he  was  handi¬ 
capped  in  previous  years  by  injuries;  he  be¬ 
came  a  mainstay  in  the  line;  as  the  season 
progressed,  Bob  showed  great  improvement 
in  all  departments  of  line  play. 

HAROLD  BRIDGE — A  tricky,  deceptive 
back  who  caused  opposing  teams  no  end  of 
trouble  on  the  offense.  He  was  a  great 
team  man  always  in  there  fighting  when 
the  going  was  toughest.  He  was  strong  on 
defense  and  his  hard  sure  tackling  brought 
grief  to  many  runners  who  thought  they 
were  in  the  clear.  Will  be  greatly  missed 
next  year. 

BILL  COOGAN — A  much  improved  player 
and  a  fine  utility  man  on  the  ends.  Bill  had 
the  distinction  of  playing  on  the  squad  for 
four  years  without  missing  a  single  practice 
session. 

EVERETT  BRADLEY — A  strong  defensive 
end,  a  great  pass  catcher,  and  a  good  all¬ 
round  player.  He  was  forced  out  o.  combat 
in  mid-season  by  a  severe  burn  on  his  hand, 
cuffin'7  short  a  good  season. 

WALTER  FELAG — “Walt”  joined  the  squad 
in  the  middle  of  the  season  and  though 
lacking  in  experience,  he  was  aggressive  on 
defense  and  a  good  mark  for  the  passers  to 
shoot  at  on  offense,  snatching  passes  on  all 
sides. 

CHARLES  DEMERS— “Char’ie”  was  forced 
to  give  up  football  to  go  to  work  in  mid¬ 
season,  and  his  loss  was  keenly  felt.  He 


had  been  doing  a  fine  job  at  guard;  his 
blocking  had  improved  immensely,  and  he 
was  a  good  defensive  player  with  a  year  of 
experience  behind  him. 

“BRAD”  SANDERSON — A  Junior  who  al¬ 
ternated  at  guard  and  tackle.  He  wound 
up  a  great  season  as  a  funning  guard.  His 
blocking  paved  the  way  for  many  sub¬ 
stantial  gains  by  his  mates.  He  was  a  good 
defensive  man  against  passes,  end  runs  and 
line  plays.  He  was  spirited  and  rugged  and 
played  a  courageous  game. 

“BRAD”  LEONARD— “Brad”  did  most  of 
the  passing  and  kicking;  an  improved 
blocker,  he  fitted  into  the  fullback  slot  very 
nicely.  Valuable  experience  gained  should 
make  him  a  triple  threat  next  year. 

FRANK  SIMMONS — A  good  prospect  for 
next  year’s  team.  He  is  fast  and  aggressive, 
and  should  be  an  important  cog  in  the  1942 
squad. 

“MANNY”  AUGUSTO— A  good  defensive 
linesman  with  another  year  of  competition 
in  which  to  establish  a  good  record. 
GEORGE  COULOMBE— With  a  year  of 
substitute  work  behind  him,  we  expect  to 
see  George  take  over  a  regular  assignment 
in  the  fall.  He  is  a  hard  worker  and  fast 
on  his  feet. 

FRANCIS  COSTA — A  Sophomore  who  had 
the  unenviable  job  of  filling  “Ken”  Gray’s 
shoes  at  quarterback.  A  hard  fighter  and 
a  good  ball  carrier,  he  should  develop  into 
a  first  class  signal  caller  after  his  year  of 
experience. 

CAPTAIN-ELECT  ROBERT  CLARKSON— 
“Bob’s”  all-around  play  marked  him  as  a 
top-notch  performer.  He  could  snag  passes 
with  the  best  of  them  and  was  an  intelligent 
and  aggressive  end  on  the  defense.  His 
election  to  the  captaincy  of  next  year’s 
eleven  is  a  just  reward  for  three  years  of 
sincere  effort.  He  has  made  the  All-Narry 
Team  at  end  for  the  last  two  years.  Good 
luck,  “Bob”. 

“TOMMY”  CAMARA — “Tom”  had  been 
working  in  the  backfield  and  was  capable 
of  filling  any  of  the  backfield  positions,  but 
his  ability  to  tackle  on  defense  made  him 
stand  out.  Coach  Spokesfield  lost  no  time 
in  shifting  him  to  tackle,  a  position  he  took 
over  and  became  a  regular  for  the  rest  of 
the  season.  With  a  year  of  experience  he 
should  really  go  places  next  fall. 

MANAGER  DUPERE — At  best,  a  manager’s 
job  is  a  hard  one  which  calls  for  a  lot  of 
work  and  very  little  recognition,  but  Louis 
certainly  deserves  a  lot  of  credit  for  the 
fine  job  that  he  did  this  year.  He  served 
two  years  as  assistant  manager,  and  knew 
all  the  ropes  from  beginning  to  end.  The 
school  will  miss  one  of  its  most  faithful 
workers. 


BASKETBALL 


Somerset  High’s  1941-42  basketball 
quintet,  one  of  the  best  all-round  teams  to 
represent  the  Blue  and  White  in  many 
years,  was  a  very  versatile  aggregation. 
Led  by  Captain  Everett  Bradley,  the  team 
boasted  a  front  line  combination  composed 
of  Bradley  and  Grime,  forwards,  and 
Worton,  center,  which  accounted  for  503 
points  and  enabled  the  team  to  finish  in 
second  place  in  the  Narry  League.  Team¬ 
ing  with  the  two  guards,  Clarkson  and 
Sanderson,  they  were  a  powerful  defensive 
unit,  in  one  game  holding  the  opposition  to 
only  five  points,  while  they  chalked  up  55. 
Sickness  in  the  middle  of  the  season 


lessened  the  team’s  chances  for  a  better 
record. 

At  the  close  of  the  regular  season, 
Somerset  entered  the  South  Shore  Tourna¬ 
ment,  held  at  the  Brockton  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Stepped  up  in  classification,  they  were 
placed  in  Class  A.  In  the  :irst  game,  they 
upset  the  favored  Bridgewater  five,  38-31, 
but  in  the  semi-finals,  were  beaten  by 
Stoughton,  the  winners  of  the  tournament. 

The  Jayvee  Team  also  completed  a  very 
satisfactory  schedule,  in  spite  of  heavy 
competition.  Prospects  for  next  year  look 
brighter  with  the  addition  of  new  material 
from  the  Intramural  League. 


BASKETBALL  PERSONAL  WRITEUPS 


BASKETBALL  SCHEDULE  1941  -  42 


Somerset 

46 

Dartmouth 

29 

Somerset 

22 

Barrington 

21 

Somerset 

39 

North  Kingston 

42 

Somerset 

32 

Wrentham  S.  S. 

24 

Somerset 

23 

St.  Andrews 

31 

Somerset 

46 

Middleboro 

34 

Somerset 

42 

Westport 

12 

Somerset 

55 

Dighton 

12 

Somerset 

18 

Holy  Family 

24 

Somerset 

31 

Bristol  Aggies 

24 

Somerset 

15 

Westport 

17 

Somerset 

19 

St.  Andrews 

28 

Somerset 

43 

Dartmouth 

20 

Somerset 

26 

Holy  Family 

?  ?  ? 

Somerset 

25 

Bristol  Aggies 

17 

Somerset 

38 

Dighton 

28 

Somerset 

36 

Faculty 

23 

Somerset 

38 

Bridgewater 

31 

Somerset 

25 

Stoughton 

45 

Coach  William  Spokesfield — A  fine  and 
weL-liked  Coach,  he  is  popular  with  the 
classroom  students  as  with  the  basketball 
players.  He  deserves  all  the  praise  for  the 
team’s  success,  and  we  wish  him  all  the 
iuck  for  as  good  future  teams  as  those  he 
has  produced  in  the  past. 

Manager  Arthur  Marsden — The  manager 
of  any  team  leads  a  hard  life  and  has  many 
details  which  are  burdensome,  but  Art  did 
a  good  job  and  deserves  much  credit. 

Richard  Moore  (Timer  -  2  years) — Richard 
did  most  of  the  technical  work  for  the  team. 
He  was  always  wil  ing  to  lend  a  hand,  and 
was  a  very  able  assistant  to  the  Coach. 

Robert  “Bob”  Worton  (Center) — “Bob” 
has  been  a  member  of  the  basketball  squad 
for  three  years  and  really  came  to  the  front 
this  year.  His  shooting,  passing,  and  all¬ 
round  floor  play  marked  him  as  an  out¬ 
standing  performer  for  the  Blue  Raiders. 
He  topped  off  his  good  work  of  the  season 
with  a  fine  exhibition  in  the  South  Shore 
Tournament  held  at  the  Brockton  Y.  M.  C.  A. 

Captain  Everett  “B  r  a  d”  Bradley 
(Forward) — Everett  has  played  basketball 
for  three  years  on  the  varsity  squad  and 


was  elected  to  the  captaincy  of  this  year’s 
team.  His  coolness  under  pressure  and  his 
all-round  ability  has  earned  him  a  place 
among  Somerset  High  School’s  honored 
basketball  players.  A  true  sportsman  and 
a  tireless  player  while  in  action. 

Kenneth  “Ken”  Grime  (Forward) — Al¬ 
though  small  in  stature,  “Ken”  makes  up 
for  it  in  speed  and  agility.  Because  of  his 
quickness,  he  intercepted  many  passes  and 
broke  up  many  plays.  He  is  especially 
dangerous  under  the  basket  where  he 
throws  the  ball  in  from  any  angle.  He  is  a 
good  foul  shooter,  and  his  points  often 
decided  the  winner  of  the  game. 

Francis  Costa  (Forward) — “Franny,”  a 
member  of  the  Jayvees  last  year  was  the 
only  sophomore  letterman  on  the  team.  He 
is  a  fast,  scrappy  forward,  and  uses  his  size 
to  good  advantage.  With  more  experience, 
he  should  become  a  fine  player  and  give  a 
good  account  of  himself  in  the  next  two 
years. 

Robert  “Bob”  Clarkson  (Guard) — A  very 
fast,  dependable,  hard  working  guard, 
“Bob”  was  noted  for  his  ability  to  break  up 
opponent’s  scoring  plays.  His  ability  to  re¬ 
trieve  the  ball  off  the  backboard  was  ex¬ 
ceptional  as  was  his  passing,  and  he  will 
undoubtedly  have  a  successful  season  again 
next  year. 

Bradford  “Sandy”  Sanderson  (Guard) 
Co-Captain  Elect — “Sandy’s”  great  defensive 
as  well  as  offensive  play  has  marked  him 
as  an  outstanding  guard.  He  set  up  many 
scoring  plays  and  often  was  on  the  scoring 
end  of  many  of  them.  His  accuracy  on 
long  shots  developed  as  the  season  pro¬ 
gressed  and  he  should  step  up  his  scoring 
ability  next  season. 

Bradford  “Brad”  Leonard  (Guard)  Co- 
Captain  Elect — “Brad”  is  a  junior  member 
of  the  varsity  and  is  noted  for  his  exception¬ 
al  all-round  defensive  guard  play.  But  his 
abilities  are  not  confined  to  this  alone,  for 
he  has  substituted  in  each  of  the  other  two 
positions  on  several  occasions,  and  proved 
to  be  a  good  utility  player.  Next  year 
should  find  him  among  the  best. 


BASEBALL 


The  1942  baseball  campaign  got  underway 
with  the  first  official  practice  on  April  6, 
and  thirty  candidates  reported  to  Coach 
Spokesfield.  Four  lettermen  make  up  the 
nucleus  around  which  the  team  will  be  built. 
Captain  “Ken”  Grime  will  be  at  third  base, 
Everett  Bradley  has  been  shifted  from 
second  base  to  shortstop,  Tom  Camara  is 
the  most  promising  candidate  for  the  initial 
sack,  and  Merton  Frazer  will  probably  take 
care  of  the  catching  assignment. 

Several  promising  aspirants  are  competing 
for  the  open  positions,  and  the  squad  should 
be  in  good  shape  for  the  opening  game  with 
Dighton.  All  four  classes  are  represented 
on  the  squad  before  the  final  cut  is  made. 

Inter-squad  games  are  being  played  each 
day  with  the  pitchers  getting  two  or  three 
innings  each  on  the  mound,  and  the  other 
players  being  shifted  around  to  find  the  best 
combination  in  hitting  and  fielding. 

The  following  are  the  candidates: 

CATCHERS  —  Merton  Frazer,  Augustine 
Botelho. 


PITCHERS  —  James  Jenkinson,  Charles 
Demers,  Manuel  Augusto,  Raymond  Chase, 
Gerald  Curt. 

INFIELDERS  —  Kenneth  Grime,  Everett 
Bradley,  Thomas  Camara,  Robert  Clarkson, 
Gilbert  Perry,  Raul  Camara,  Walter  Brown. 

OUTFIELDERS  —  Arnold  Mycock,  Brad¬ 
ford  Leonard,  Robert  Worton,  Bradford 
Sanderson,  Donald  Gray. 

THE  SCHEDULE 

May  5  —  Somerset  at  Dighton 
May  6  —  Middleboro  at  Somerset 
May  8  —  Prevost  at  Somerset 
May  12  —  Holy  Family  at  Somerset 
May  15  —  Westport  at  Somerset 
May  19  —  Somerset  at  Case 
May  22  —  Dighton  at  Somerset 
May  26  —  Somerset  at  Prevost 
May  29  —  Somerset  at  Holy  Family 
June  2  —  Somerset  at  Westport 
June  5  —  Case  at  Somerset 


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To  Our  Advertisers: 


Without  our  advertisers  we  should  not  have  been  able  to  publish 
this  year  book  of  1942. 

We  appreciate  their  fine  cooperation  and  we  hope  they  will  receive 
the  patronage  of  our  class  and  its  friends. 

Thank  you,  advertisers,  for  boosting  Somerset ! 


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Highly  Restricted 

The  largest  approved  Federal  Housing  site  for  one  Family  Homes, 

this  side  of  Boston. 


Foley  Heights 


Location :  South  Side  of  Read  Street,  between  Riverside  and  Brayton  Avenues. 


Owner  and  Developer:  Joseph  F.  Foley 

A  SOMERSET  MAN  CALL— 9-6033 


CALL  AN  CONSTRUCTION  CO.,  INC. 

MONTAUP  SAND  and  GRAVEL  CO. 
NEWPORT  SAND  and  GRAVEL  CO. 
WICKFORD  SAND  and  GRAVEL  CO. 

GENERAL  CONTRACTORS 


All  Types  of  Heavy  Construction 
Bridges  and  Reservoirs,  Road  and  Ledge  Work,  Sewers,  Etc. 

L.  H.  Callan  Joseph  F.  Foley 

President  Vice  President  and  Chief  Engineer 


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SWANSEA  PRINT  WORKS,  INC. 
Established  1  890 

DYERS,  PRINTERS,  AND  FINISHERS  OF  COTTON  PIECE  GOODS 

FOR  THE  DRAPERY  TRADE. 

Swansea  Massachusetts 

Freight  and  Express  Holders 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Somerset  Class  of  1  942 

Congratulations  on  your  gradua¬ 
tion.  You  are  fortunate  in  having  a 
beautiful  building,  excellent  equip¬ 
ment,  and  a  splendid  faculty. 

F.  G.  ALLEN  SCHOOL 


Compliments  of 


McWHIRR’S 

FALL  RIVER’S  LARGEST 
DEPARTMENT  STORE 


Granite  Block  Fall  River 


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Compliments  of 

PURITAN  STORES 

1118  County  Street,  Somerset  Centre 

GROCERIES  —  MEATS 
FRUITS  —  VEGETABLES 

“Save  PURITAN  Trading  Stamps” 


ADAMS  BOOKSTORE 

100  Years  Old 

BOOKS  and  STATIONERY 
SPECIALISTS 

Collegiate  Dictionary 
Shaeffer’s  &  Moore’s  Fountain  Pens 
School  Supplies  A  Specialty 
165  North  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Sincere  Congratulations 


to  the  Class  of  1942,  Somerset  High  School 


H.  P.  Hood  &  Sons,  Inc. 

84  Barrett  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 

MILK  and  ICE  CREAM 


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Compliments  of 


PEDRO  REIS 


MASON’S 

NEW  ENGLAND’S  LARGEST 
FURNITURE  SHOWROOMS 

Plymouth  Avenue  at  Rodman  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 

Open  Evenings  Until  9 :00 


Compliments  of 

Cross,  the  Florist 

Somerset  Centre 


FLOWERS  FOR  ALL  OCCASIONS 


Official  Florist  for  S.  II.  S. 


We  re  Proud  Of 
“Somerset  Grads’’ 

•  Each  year  S.  H.  S.  Graduates  attend 
this  school  to  prepare  themselves 
for  business,  secretarial,  or  civil 
service  positions. 

9  That  they  have  always  given  a  good 
account  of  themselves  is  a  fine 
tribute  to  the  excellent  training  re¬ 
ceived  from  S.  H.  S.  teachers. 

•  We  pledge  the  same  Good  Teaching 
and  the  same  Good  Placement 
Service  to  ’42  Grads  attending  our 
school  that  other  classes  have  re¬ 
ceived. 

Thibodeau  College 

130  South  Main  St.  Fall  River 

Phone — 2-2101 


“Dependable  —  for  54  Years” 


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Compliments  of 


Compliments  of 


United  Men’s  Shop 

125  South  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


John  Sylvia 

TONSORIAL  ARTIST 
North  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Compliments  of 


Modern  Dairy  Co. 


Compliments  of 

Gonsalves 
Filling  Station 


Antone  M.  Gonsalves,  Proprietor 


PHOEBE’S 

American  and  Chinese  Foods 

We  SPECIALIZE  IN  CHICKEN  AND  STEAK  DINNERS 


1026  County  Street,  Somerset  Centre 


Phone  Fall 

We  Cater  to 

River  2-9334 

Small  Parties 

Best  Wishes  to  the 

Class  of  ’42 

Compliments  of 

A  Friend 

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A  Friend 

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Congratulations 
To  the  Class  of  42 
Somerset  High  School 

CHERRY  &  WEBB’S 

South  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass, 


Compliments  of 

SANFORD 

HARDWARE  CO. 

51  Pleasant  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 
Telephone — 2-2381 


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BLANCHETTE  &  LUND  FOUNDRY  CO. 

First  Quality 

Gray  Iron  and  Semi  Steel  Castings 


13  Porter  Street 
Taunton,  Massachusetts 


Wilfred  Blanchette 


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Compliments  of 

Auclair’s  Market 

64  Brightman  Street 

“Located  just  over  the  Bridge ” 

Meats  and  Groceries 
Of  The  Best  Quality 

Delivery  Service  —  Telephone  2-4951 

Mannie’s  Barber  Shop 

“It  pays  to  look  well ” 

Member  of  Barber  Science  Class 
of  Fall  River 

1200  County  St.  —  Somerset  Centre 
Manuel  Mederios,  Proprietor 


Telephone  8-5102  Notary  Public 

George  B.  Lockhart 

INSURANCE 

52  Lincoln  Ave.  Somerset  Centre 


Headquarters  for — 

SCHOOL  SUPPLIES 
FOUNTAIN  PENS 

Sheaffer  -  Moore  --  Esterbrook 
UNDERWOOD  PORTABLE 
TYPEWRITERS 

R.  A.  Wilcox,  Co.,  Inc. 

116  -  120  Bedford  St.  Call  5-7838 


Compliments  of 

Walter  C.  Fraze 


GRAY 

TYPEWRITER  CO. 

SEE  US  BEFORE  YOU  BUY 

Fall  River,  Mass. 
Newport,  R.  I. 
Telephone — F.  R.  3-1741 


Compliments  of 

DAFGARD’S 

Auto  Electrician 

COMBUSTION  SERVICE 

283  Pleasant  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Compliments  of 

Alpert  Bros. 

864  South  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


GELL  MOTOR  SALES 

CHEVROLET  SALES  &  SERVICE 


ATLANTIC 

LUBRICATION 


Compliments  of 

Clarner’s  Alleys 

THE  BEST  IN  BOWLING 


Munro  Electric 
Supply  and  Hardware  Co. 

COUNTY  STREET 
SOMERSET  CENTRE,  MASS 


PAQUETTE’S  DAIRY 

J.  F.  Paquette,  Proprietor 

Filtered  and  Pasteurized 

1333  County  St.  Phone  7-9991 

Somerset  Centre 

Our  Milk  Is  Used 
In  the  S.  H.  S.  Cafeteria 


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For  Smart  Clothes  Visit  Us 

YOUR  WATCH  REPAIRED 
Cleaning  —  Oiling  —  Adjusting 

At  Reasonable  Prices 

Ell-Mor  Men  s  Shop 

Material  At  Reduced  Prices 

Home  of  Kuppenheiner  Clothes 

Gauthier  Jewelry 

DIAMONDS  —  WATCHES 

154  South  Main  St.  —  Near  Borden 

We  buy  Old  Gold,  Diamonds  and 
Jewelry. 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

152  Brightman  St,  Fall  River 

Telephone — 5-7 021 

Compliments  of 

LET  US  FILL  YOUR 

Reise  s  Dairy  Inc. 

PRESCRIPTION 

Leo’s  Pharmacy 

DAIRY  SPECIALISTS 

Leo  Lethlien,  Reg.  Pharm. 

Hornbine  Road  —  Swansea 

88  Brightman  Street 

Telephone — 3-8414 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

THURSTON’S 

Best  Lumber  Co. 

5c  TO  $1.00  STORE 

794  North  Main  Street 

City  Prices  - —  Country  Parking 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

“Fill  All  Your  Wants  in  Our  Store” 

HEADQUARTERS  FOR 

2881  Riverside  Ave.  Somerset  Centre 

CERTAIN-TEED  PRODUCTS 

Telephone— 2-1833 

SALES  and  SERVICE 

Lassen  and  Babbitt 

Compliments  of 

TYDOL  GAS  —  VEEDOL  OIL 

Dighton  Rock  Farm 

GENUINE  PARTS 

County  Street  —  Dighton,  Mass. 

E.  F.  WALKER,  PROP. 

Telephone — 3931 

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Compliments  of 

FALL  RIVER’S 

NEWEST  FASHION  STORE 

Dutchland  Farms 

LENORS 

MR,  EIRE,  PROP. 

98  South  Main  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

•Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

Forrest’s  Market 

A  Friend 

233  Durfee  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

Somerset  High  School 

Somerset  High  School 

Dramatic  Club 

Class  of  1943 

Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

Somerset  High  School 

Somerset  High  School 

Class  of  1 944 

Class  of  1  943 

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Nobby’s  Men’s  Shop 

162  South  Main  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Francis  L.  Powers 

WHOLESALE  RECEIVER  OF 

Scrap  Metal  —  Iron  —  Waste  Paper 

Junk  Cars  and  Wrecks  Purchased 

24-Hour  Tow  Car  Service 

Residence :  Riverside  Avenue 
Yard :  Remington  Avenue 

Compliments  of 

Eastern  Massachusetts  Street  Railway  Company 

Pocasset  Bottling  Co. 

Compliments  of 

SPUR 

Amaral’s  Dairy 

155  Hope  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

49  Murray  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Panneton’s  Pharmacy 

PRESCRIPTION  DRUGGIST 

Drugs  —  Chemicals  —  Rubber  Goods 
Photographic  &  Physicians  Supplies 

Compliments  of 

SKIPPY  BREAD 

1112  County  St.  —  Somerset  Centre 
Victor  N.  Panneton,  Reg.  Pharm. 

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Glendale  Poultry  Farm 

GRANITE  BLOCK  SPA 

SOMERSET,  MASS. 

33  South  Main  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Creamrich 

Ice  Cream  Company 

1165  County  Street 

Somerset  Centre 

Joe’s  Diner 

Ipswich  Fried  Clams  and  Scallops 

A  Specialty 

The  best  lee  Cream  for  miles 
around  is  made  right  here  in  your 
home  town. 

1089  County  St.  —  Somerset  Centre 

Telephone — 2-7 484 

Alice  O’Neill 

Butler’s  Service  Station 

Ralph  Butler,  Prop. 

VARIETY  STORE 

DISTRIBUTORS  OF 

83  Ripley  Street 

South  Somerset,  Mass. 

TYDOL  PRODUCTS 

1117  County  Street 

Somerset,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 


Lewis  Studio 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 


91  South  Main  Street  Over  Wool  worth's  5  &  10 


With  Deep  Appreciation  to  the  Class  of  1  942 


for  their  Patronage 


We  Congratulate  Them  and  Wish  Them 


Success  in  Life 


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